MUSCAT: Fahud sizzles at a scorching 49 degrees Celsius, Al Sinainah and Ibri not far behind at over 48, while Al Zamayim, Maqshan, Saham, and Haima experience temperatures hovering around 47 degrees Celsius.
According to the Oman Met Office, desert, mountainous areas, and coastal regions along the Sea of Oman witnessed a significant surge in maximum temperatures, reaching the mid to late forties yesterday, with Fahud peaking at a scorching 49 degrees Celsius.
Expect the majority of governorates to experience advection of medium and high clouds on Thursday, with isolated chances of light rain. Partly cloudy skies are predicted along the coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate and adjacent mountains, with a possibility of sporadic showers.
Moreover, desert and open areas may encounter gusts of wind carrying dust. There remains a concern about potential sea water inundation in low-lying governorates. The Arabian Sea state is forecasted to be rough, with maximum wave heights ranging from 4.0 to 6.0 metres, while the Oman Sea state will be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 metres.
Muttrah's seafront witnessed waves surging across roads on Wednesday, and high waves are expected to persist for the next three days.
In response to the situation, the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre has urged the public to take precautionary measures to avoid the perils of the raging sea. They advise postponing tourism tours, marine activities, and trips until sea conditions improve, as the towering waves can pose a risk of capsizing small boats. Furthermore, they emphasise the importance of monitoring weather and sea conditions before embarking on any ventures.
Meanwhile, high-resolution satellite images captured the movement of Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy, as it heads northwards towards the coasts of India and Pakistan. This has resulted in a continued influx of high and medium clouds across the Sultanate of Oman.
The Met Office has also raised an alert regarding high sea waves, categorised as rough, along the coasts of Oman. There are chances of sea water encroaching upon low-lying coastal areas in the Sea of Oman and parts of the Arabian Sea, with these hazardous conditions expected to persist for the next three days.
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