Low-pressure system to affect Oman from March 31-April 2

Muscat: As per the latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, the weather over the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a low-pressure system starting from the evening of Tuesday, March 31, and continuing until the morning of Thursday, April 2.

There is a chance of rainfall of varying intensity, associated with thundershowers and fresh winds, which will continue until Thursday and may lead to flash flooding of wadis and valleys, as well as reduced horizontal visibility during rainfall.

Cloud advection and formation over the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, North Al Batinah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar, with chances of scattered rainfall that may be associated with thundershowers at times. Impact will be low.

Expected Effects: Light to moderate rainfall with limited runoff in wadis and light to moderate winds (10-20 knots).

Continued cloud formation and advection over the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, North and South Al Batinah, Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, North and South Al Sharqiyah, and Al Wusta, with chances of rainfall of varying intensity, sometimes associated with thunderstorms. These conditions will extend to Dhofar Governorate from Wednesday evening. Impact level will be limited.

Flash floods in valleys and some wadis.

Fresh winds (15-30 knots / 27-55 km/h)

Sea conditions: Moderate to rough waves along most coasts of Oman, with maximum wave heights of 2 to 3 meters. It is advised not to go to sea during thunderstorm activity

The Civil Aviation Authority had urged everyone to exercise caution during rainfall, flash floods, and reduced visibility, to check sea conditions before heading out, and to follow the official weather bulletins issued by the authority.