Muscat – As per the forecast, temperatures, starting from Tuesday, September 10 to Friday, September 13, are expected to see highs of 40s in the desert areas, Hajar Mountains and the coastal areas.

The forecast indicates that coastal areas along the Sea of Oman are likely to experience temperatures ranging from 38 to 44 degrees Celsius, while desert regions may see even higher temperatures, between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coasts of the Arabian Sea will have somewhat milder temperatures, ranging from 28 to 38 degrees Celsius.

The Met office has also released the chart for highest temperatures recorded during the last 24 hours, which places Sunaynah at the top with 46.1°C, followed by Ibri at 45.7° C, Bidiyyah at 45.4°C, Qabil and Buraimi at 45.1°C, Nizwa at 45°C, Wadi Al Maawil at 44.8°C and Bidbid at 44.9°C.

Dhofar Governorate, however, will witness partly cloudy conditions along its coastal strip and mountains, with a chance of scattered drizzle during this week. Temperatures in these regions will remain relatively cooler, with a minimum around 28 degrees Celsius.

The rest of the governorates are expected to experience generally clear weather, with some cloud formation on parts of the Al Hajar Mountains in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures in these regions are anticipated to reach 44 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures may drop to 37 degrees Celsius.