Rains expected to continue in Oman till August 21

Muscat: Starting August 17, large parts of Oman have come under the influence of a low pressure trough expected to last until August 21, 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

The low-pressure system is expected to bring multiple days of rain, thunderstorms, downdraft winds and rough sea conditions across the country.

Some provinces in eastern and southern Oman have witnessed medium to heavy rainfall, leading to the flooding of wadis in some areas.

The CAA said that the latest weather updates and analysis of the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre indicate that Oman will be affected by a trough of upper air with clouds advection over most of Oman governorates. There are chances of isolated rain of varying intensity and occasional thunderstorms over Al Wusta, Dhofar, South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah and parts of Al Dakhiliyah..

Details of daily weather condition: On Monday, 18 August 2025, Continuous cloud advection and chances of isolated rain with thundershowers over Al Wusta, Dhofar, South Al Sharqiyah , North Al Sharqiyah and parts of Al Dakhiliyah. The rainfall will intensify over Al Wusta, Dhofar and South Al Sharqiyah.

Rainfall between 15-35mm may lead to the overflow of some wadis.

Fresh downdraft winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots (28- 65 km/h) leading to movement of unstable objects are expected.

Poor horizontal visibility during thunderstorms and rising dust due to downdraft winds are likely. Rough seas along the coasts of Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman are expected with a maximum wave height of 4 metres.

From Tuesday to Thursday, there are chances of isolated rain and thundershowers over Al Wusta, Dhofar. Rainfall between 25-45mm may lead to the overflow of some wadis.

Meanwhile, travellers on the Adam-Thumrait road are advised to exercise caution due to poor visibility caused by thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds that will cause dust and dirt to rise, stated the alert from the Met office.

The Omani authorities have advised the public to avoid low-lying wadis during periods of heavy rain and to monitor official channels for updated forecasts.