MUSCAT : Oman’s basic services sector has intensified its emergency response to ensure the continuity of essential services across the Sultanate, as severe weather conditions continue to impact several regions, officials said on Wednesday.

The sector, operating under the National Committee for Emergency Management, said it has dealt with hundreds of reports related to service disruptions and outages since the onset of the current weather system.

Specialised field teams have been deployed and trained to respond efficiently under challenging conditions, ensuring rapid restoration of services affected by heavy rains and associated impacts.

Authorities said efforts have focused on maintaining critical infrastructure, including roads, electricity, telecommunications, water supply, wastewater systems, fuel and cooking gas distribution, as well as public cleaning and waste management services.

Since the situation began, coordination has been ongoing with monitoring and early warning units, with an operations centre activated around the clock to enhance response efficiency. This has been carried out in coordination with the National Emergency Management Centre, along with military and security authorities and local emergency committees across governorates.

The sector has also activated business continuity plans and emergency response strategies across affiliated entities, raising preparedness levels to address any potential disruptions.

Officials stressed the importance of public cooperation, urging residents to report emergencies through designated hotlines, including electricity (1011), water and wastewater (1442), waste management (1881), and telecommunications (1000), or through service providers.

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