Omani groom stranded by floodwaters on wedding day amid heavy rains in Al Mudhaibi

Dubai: What was meant to be the happiest day of his life took an unexpected turn for an Omani groom who found himself stranded en route to his wedding hall after flash floods swept through the wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, in North Al Sharqiyah governorate.

The groom, who was reportedly driving a 4x4 vehicle, was caught by rising floodwaters from overflowing wadis triggered by days of heavy rainfall. Despite the vehicle’s off-road capabilities, he was unable to reach the venue in time. It is still unclear whether the ceremony was delayed or canceled altogether.

The incident occurred amid severe weather conditions sweeping across the Sultanate. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued multiple advisories in recent days warning of thunderstorms, hail, and strong downwinds across several governorates.

According to the Directorate General of Meteorology, affected areas include Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah, and both North and South Al Sharqiyah.

Cumulus cloud activity and active downward wind patterns, stretching from Shinas in the north to Jalan Bani Bu Ali in the southeast, have led to poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions, particularly near flood-prone wadis.

Footage shared on local media showed vehicles halted on waterlogged roads, while authorities urged residents to stay indoors and avoid low-lying areas.