Oman swelters as temperatures edge toward 50°C
Muscat: Oman is witnessing one of its harshest early summer heat spells, with temperatures in several parts of the country soaring close to the 50°C mark. According to data released by Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Saham recorded the highest temperature in the country over the last 24 hours at a scorching 48.6°C, while several other regions crossed 46°C and 47°C, signaling the intensity of the ongoing heatwave.Areas including Al Kamil Wal Wafi (47.9°C), Sohar (47.7°C), Fahud...