Oman to be affected by low pressure: Met

Muscat: The latest forecast from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicate that the atmosphere of the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, including thunderstorms at times, between December 13 and 20.

The forecast indicates the flow and formation of clouds over the Musandam Governorate with the possibility of scattered rainfall, including thunderstorms, at times 5- 10 mm, with moderate to brisk northwesterly winds (10-25 knots).

Sunday and Monday, December 14-15:

Cloud cover and formation over Musandam Governorate with a chance of scattered rainfall, which may be thundery at times (10-25 mm).

The effects will also continue over Al Buraimi, North and South Al Batinah Governorates, with a chance of scattered rainfall, including thunderstorms, at times (5-15 mm).

There is a possibility of flash floods in some areas due to active northwesterly winds.

Formation of cumulus clouds and scattered rainfall, sometimes thunderstorms, over the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, North Al Batinah, and South Al Batinah.

Possibility of flash floods in wadis with continued active northwesterly winds

(10-30 knots).

Formation of cumulus clouds and scattered rainfall, sometimes thunderstorms, over most of the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

Possibility of flash floods in wadis and valleys with continued active northwesterly winds (10-30 knots).

The Civil Aviation Authority urged everyone to take precautions during rainfall, flash floods, and reduced horizontal visibility, to check sea conditions before venturing out.