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Thunderstorms, rockslides hit parts of Oman’s Hajar Mountains as wadis see runoff

Unstable weather continued across parts of Oman’s Hajar Mountains on Saturday.

TAS News Service

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

MUSCAT : As of 1:14 PM, weather conditions remained unsettled across the Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas, with scattered rainfall reported in several locations.

Some of the showers were accompanied by thunderstorms and active winds, while rainfall also resulted in runoff through wadis and valleys in some areas.

Rockslide activity was also continuing along sections of the mountain chain and adjacent areas amid the changing weather conditions.

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