Muscat: According to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority’s Meteorological Department, the heatwave is sweeping across multiple governorates, with several regions witnessing temperatures well above seasonal norms.
On Friday, May 16, the wilayat of Shinas recorded a scorching 45.9°C — the highest temperature reported in the country in the last 24 hours.
Following Shinas, Sohar reported 44.7°C, Suwaiq 44.3°C, and Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan 43.8°C.
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Other areas including Qurayyat (43.6°C), Al Awabi (43.0°C), Bawshar (42.8°C), Sur (42.7°C), and Khasab (42.6°C) are also experiencing significantly high temperatures. Even regions like Samail and Ibra recorded 42.5°C and 42.0°C, respectively.
