Kyarr weakens to deep depression; rains in some areas

MUSCAT: The cyclone Kyarr has weakened from a tropical storm to a deep tropical depression with a wind speed of 28 to 33 knots around the centre.

The tropical system is reportedly moving away from Masirah Island, along the coasts of the Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates.

Oman Meteorology has reported rains and chances of rains in South Sharqiyah, Al Wusta and the coastal areas facing the Sea of Oman.

Motorists have been warned of low horizontal visibility due to active winds that will lead to rising dust over the desert and open areas.

Sea conditions continued to be rough along the coast of Al Wusta, Dhofar and South Al Sharqiyah with the maximum weave height of 6 to 8 metres, and moderate to rough over the rest of Oman coasts with a maximum wave height of three metres.

. Oman Met is also monitoring the new tropical system in the southeast Arabian Sea, which it said will be updated in subsequent bulletins. “The deep tropical depression centred southeast of the Arabian Sea has evolved into a tropical storm with a wind speed of 34-45 knots around the centre. It is currently 2,100 km off the coast of the Sultanate, and there is no effect during the next five days,” Met office said.

Heavy rains and flowing wadis were reported from Sur and Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, with roads closed for traffic at certain places. High tidal waves hit the coastal areas of Oman from Suhar to Dhofar as a result of the indirect impact from Kyarr, forcing the Royal Oman Police (ROP) to close the Muttrah seaside road for traffic on Tuesday.