Heatwave to grip northern Oman

Muscat: A heatwave is to begin on Monday and last until Wednesday, resulting in high temperatures moving towards the high 40s, and is expected to affect the northern parts of Oman.

The upper-level high-pressure system in recent times is considered one of the most prominent reasons for the increase in temperatures these days, in addition to the dry northwesterly winds and other factors.

It is the north-easterly wind that generates humidity.

Meteorologist Yahya Al Rawahi from the Oman Meteorology Department explained, 'The northwesterly wind eliminates humidity, and so the next few days will be dry. This weather condition, however, will not have any impact on khareef in Dhofar. We will also be seeing dust rising in northern parts of Oman during this period.'

The Arabian Sea is expected to be moderate to rough, while the Sea of Oman is expected to be slight.

Forecasts by the Oman Met Office indicate, starting Monday, June 8, and for several days, a return of high temperatures to the coastal areas overlooking the Sea of ​​Oman, where temperatures are expected to range in the mid-40s Celsius and may reach 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.

As for the rest of the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-40s Celsius, while the weather will remain more moderate in the coastal areas of the Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates.

The Met Office has advised the public to avoid exposure to direct sunlight, especially during the afternoon, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Mainly clear skies are expected over most of the governorates, with chances for convective clouds over Al Hajar mountains that may lead to isolated rains. Partly cloudy skies are expected along the Dhofar coasts, with chances for isolated rain.

Low clouds and fog are expected over parts of South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar governorates and parts of coastal areas of the Oman Sea.

There are chances for dust rising over the deserts and open areas of Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates.