Hundreds of outage-related reports as Oman steps

Authorities deploy field teams, activate 24/7 operations centre to maintain power, water and telecom services amid severe weather.

Oman to open gates of dams exceeding 75% capacity

The ministry says the step is intended to maximise the benefit of accumulated water by enhancing groundwater recharge and creating additional capacity to receive further inflows.

Nominations open for Sultan Qaboos Award for

The award fields have been designated as follows: "Family and Childhood Studies in the Sultanate of Oman" for the Culture branch, "Arabic Calligraphy" for the Arts branch, and "Short Story" for the Literature branch.

NCEM urges caution as hailstorms affect parts of

The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has urged residents to exercise caution as hailstorms affect parts of the Sultanate.

Rain and flooding disrupt traffic across Oman;

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has warned that several governorates across the Sultanate are experiencing rainfall of varying intensity due to the impact of the Al Masarrat low-pressure system.

Heavy to extremely heavy rains lash Rustaq in

Heavy to extremely heavy rains fell today on the Wilayat of A'Rustaq in the South Al Batinah Governorate, covering various villages and areas of the Wilayat.

Family of eight relocated to hotel in Muscat

The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has relocated a family of eight to hotel in Muscat.

Oman air force conducts rescue operation in

Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) airlifted stranded residents in Musandam following torrential rain and hail.

Heavy rains hit Jabal Akhdar, wadis and dams swell

The Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate experienced heavy rainfall today, accompanied by strong winds and hail.

Civil Aviation Authority denies reports of rare

The Civil Aviation Authority has denied circulating claims about a rare weather phenomenon accompanied by unprecedented rainfall in the Arabian Gulf region and the Sultanate of Oman.

Oman’s Al Hamra Wilayat experiences heavy

The Wilayat of Al Hamra witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall today, particularly over the central areas and mountain peaks.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham sends condolences to

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).