MUSCAT – The alert, issued through Met department’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, heavy rainfall ranging between 20 to 50 mm, accompanied by thundershowers and strong downdraft winds, is expected over the governorates of Dhofar, Al Wusta, and North Al Sharqiyah. This may lead to the flow of wadis and streams.

“There is also a chance of rainfall of varying intensity, occasionally accompanied by thundershower, over parts of the governorates of South Al Sharqiyah, Al Dakhiliyah, and Al Dhahirah. The Civil Aviation Authority advices all to take precautions during heavy rain, and not to cross Wadis (flash floods) and avoid low laying areas and not to sail,” stated the alert.

Alongside heavy rainfall, the alert has forecast strong downdraft winds with speed ranging 15 – 45 knots (28-83 km/h) and rough wave height along the coastal areas of Arabian Sea ranging (3 – 4 meters).
In addition, horizontal visibility may reduce during periods of heavy rain and dust.