Expat driver saved from flooded wadi; Oman police

Police aviation units of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) rescued an Asian truck driver after his vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross Wadi Batha in Sinaw Wilayat.

Oman Air cancels seven key routes until April 15

Oman Air has announced the cancellation of several international and regional flights until April 15, 2026, citing ongoing airspace closures in the region.

Oman weather update: Scattered rain hits interior

Scattered rainfall of varying intensity is currently affecting parts of Al Dakhiliyah and Al Dhahirah governorates, Oman Meteorology said.

119 individuals housed in 5 active shelters

A total of 119 individuals are currently housed in five active shelters across the Sultanate, according to the National Committee for Emergency Management.

Ibra records highest rainfall at 292mm across Oman

The wilayat of Ibra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 292mm between March 20 and March 26, 2026, according to figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Royal Oman Police airlift family to safety from

Police aviation units of the Royal Oman Police rescued two family members after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in a wadi in Al Suwaiq Wilayat, authorities said.

Oman braces for more heavy rain and hail tonight;

The forecast indicates a relative improvement in conditions on Thursday, with a gradual easing of the weather system.

186 emergency centers ready as 180 people given

Authorities in Oman have ramped up emergency preparedness measures, activating shelters and providing refuge.

Oman weather update: Two rescued after vehicle

CDAA teams respond swiftly in Al Dhahirah as heavy rains trigger dangerous water flows.

Oman weather update: NCEM warns residents in Ibri

Active storm cells and widespread rainfall raise flood risks; authorities urge caution near Wadi Al Kabeer in Ibri.

Rains prompt closure of Amerat-Bousher mountain

Authorities have announced the temporary closure of a major mountain route in Muscat Governorate.

36 rescued by Oman’s CDAA from flood-hit

Emergency teams in North Al Batinah acted swiftly after heavy rainfall led to rising water levels in Liwa, trapping residents inside their homes.