Look: Wadis overflow as heavy rains lash several parts of Oman

Authorities have urged people to stay home and declared a holiday for offices and schools

Last updated: February 12, 2024 | 15:53

Compiled by Lekshmy Pavithran, Assistant Online Editor

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Oman experienced significant rainfall on Monday, with heavy downpours causing major flooding in the wadis.

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Oman's weather authority has issued a warning about heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail expected in multiple governorates on Monday.

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The public has been advised to take precautions during thundershowers, avoid crossing wadis, steer clear of low-lying areas, and refrain from sailing during the alert period

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Omani authorities declared a public and private sector holiday on Monday, February 12 due to nationwide unstable weather, except for employees in Al Wusta and Dhofar Governorates.

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Schools across Oman, except Dhofar and Al Wusta, are closed Monday due to weather.

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Traffic has been disrupted between Saham and Sohar and on secondary roads in Shinas due to heavy rainfall, as reported by the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM).

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Flooding hits wadis Al Mahmoum and Sur Al Abri due to heavy rain in Saham and Shinas.

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Wadis overflowed in several governorates due to heavy rainfall

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The low pressure system has also brought rainfall to the UAE and the Saudi Arabia.

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