Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged motorists traveling to Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of Al Hamra to exercise caution.
There are chances of vehicles slipping on muddy wet roads.
Drivers have been urged to not take any risks and leave a safe distance between vehicles.
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Low temperatures have been recorded in various governorates of the Sultanate, including -0.9°C in Jabel Shams, and 3.5 °C in Saiq.
According to health experts, visitors to Jabel Shams should take care by wearing appropriate winter clothes to avoid cold-related illness such as throat infections and flu, which has already been severe this year.
Jebel Shams is the highest peak in Oman, 3,004 meters above sea level with several summits. It is said to be the first place where the sun sets in Oman and is popular with tourists for camping, low temperatures, stargazing, and hiking.
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