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Oman records highest rainfall of 53.6mm at Jabal Shams during 2026 summer season

Jabal Shams recorded Oman’s highest cumulative 24-hour rainfall of 53.6 millimetres between June and September 2026, while the highest one-hour total reached 42.8mm at the same location, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

MUSCAT : The figures highlight rainfall recorded across the Sultanate during local cloud formation activity over the four-month period, with monitoring stations documenting significant precipitation in several governorates.

Bahla recorded the second-highest 24-hour rainfall total at 52.5mm on August 15, followed by Samail with 39.4mm on July 27. Nakhal received 30.2mm on August 20, while Dank recorded 25.6mm on August 21.

Other significant 24-hour totals included 24.8mm in Mahdah on August 26, 16.4mm in Al Suwaiq on August 21, 14.2mm in Ibra on September 9, 13.4mm in Dima W’Attaiyin on July 26, and 13.2mm at Jabal Harim on August 4.

Highest one-hour rainfall totals:

Jabal Shams also recorded the highest one-hour rainfall total, at 42.8mm on August 20.

Nakhal registered 30.2mm during one hour on the same date, followed by Barka with 27.8mm on July 4. Dank recorded 20.4mm on August 21, while Mahdah received 19.2mm on August 26.

Samail recorded 16.8mm on July 27, while Ibra registered 13.8mm on September 9. Al Hamra received 12.2mm on September 8, Saiq Airport registered 12mm on June 26, and Izki recorded 11.6mm on August 8.

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