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Thundershower warnings across Oman till Monday

Low pressure system 'Al Rahma' brings unstable conditions from Friday to Monday

TAS News Service

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Friday, March 20, 2020

MUSCAT: Thundershowers and dust are expected from Friday, March 20, 2020, as a low-pressure system ‘Al Rahman’ brings unstable weather conditions, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said. 

From Friday to Monday the country will be affected by “Al Rahman” low-pressure trough with varying intensity across the country, read a PACA statement.

PACA urged the public to take precaution during rain and not to cross wadis. It also requested the public to adhere to the Supreme Committee for dealing with COVID-19 by staying at home and never leave unless it is necessary.

“There will be chances of varied intensity of rainfall ranging 30-60 ml, occasionally thundershowers associated with fresh winds and hail over governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, Al Dakhliyah, Muscat, North Al Sharqiyah , South Al Sharqiyah and parts of Al Wusta and Dhofar,” the statement added.  

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