Drivers have been urged to exercise caution on the Hafeet–Suneina road after partial landslides, sand accumulation and flowing water impacted the route, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said.
Several roads have been closed or restricted due to severe weather linked to the ‘Al Masarat’ low-pressure system, the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) said in an update issued at 9:20am on March 29.
Partly cloudy conditions with chances of rainfall are expected across parts of Oman today, particularly along the coasts of Dhofar and in Al Wusta Governorate, according to Oman Meteorology.
A citizen has been detained for reckless driving in Al Wusta Governorate after performing dangerous vehicle stunts while crossing a wadi in the Wilayat of Duqm.
Air and ground units carry out dozens of missions following hundreds of distress calls across affected areas.
The current weather depression continues to impact parts of Oman, with moderate to heavy rainfall and overflowing wadis reported across several governorates.
Authorities divert vehicles to two lanes as clearance operations continue.
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools and higher education institutions will have the flexibility to decide whether to resume in-person classes or shift to distance learning from Sunday, March 29, 2026.
No timeline has been specified for lifting the suspension, with officials indicating that restrictions will remain until further notice.
Heavy rainfall driven by the current weather depression has significantly boosted water reserves across South Sharqiyah, with key dams in Sur and Jaalan Bani Bu Ali reaching high storage levels.
Oman is actively participating in the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, currently underway in Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon.
Inspection aims to ensure welfare standards and assess ongoing relief operations.
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