Sunday, July 12, 2026

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Dust, low clouds and drizzle affect Sea of Oman coasts and Dhofar areas

Parts of Sea of Oman coastline have been affected by a flow of dust, along with thickening low clouds and fog, according to the latest satellite imagery analysis.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

MUSCAT – Oman Meteorology said satellite images captured at 10:30a m on Sunday, July 12, 2026, showed suspended dust affecting coastal areas of the Sea of Oman, while low clouds and fog were becoming denser in several locations.

The weather monitoring update also indicated drizzle over the coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate and the adjacent mountains, accompanied by cloud formations moving across parts of the governorate.
The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre said the latest imagery also tracks areas of possible convective activity, which may bring variable rainfall, active downdraft winds, and, during thunderstorm conditions, possible hail and lightning.

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