Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Heavy rains sweep across North Al Sharqiyah, wadis flow in several Wilayats in Oman

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

MUSCAT : Heavy to moderate rainfall was reported in the Wilayat of Ibra, particularly in Al Ha’imah, Qafifah and Jadya, as well as surrounding villages. The downpour caused several wadis and streams to flow through the area.

In Al Mudhaibi, heavy to moderate rain affected Samad Al Shaan and neighbouring villages, including Al Rawda, Ba’d, Khadra Bani Difa’, Al Aynayn and Al Fath. Water also flowed through streams in Andam, Al Falij, Ghabra Al Wafi, Al Rawda and Ba’d.

The Wilayat of Bidiyah also received heavy rainfall over Al Rakah, Al Wasil, Al Dhahir, and nearby villages, causing several streams to flow.

Meanwhile, varying amounts of rainfall were recorded in Al Qabil, leading to the flow of several wadis, including Suqa, Al Sarm, Suwa, Shannah and Al Aqida, along with other wadis in villages around Wadi Nam.

Dima Wa Al Tayyin experienced rainfall ranging from light to moderate to heavy. The rains led to the flow of Wadi Sumhan, Al Khabah, Al Dirah, Al Ghabra, and Dima, as well as several smaller streams.

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