Heavy rains lash parts of Sultanate
Published: 11:21 PM, Apr 30, 2021
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MUSCAT, APRIL 30
Heavy to moderate rains lashed parts of the Sultanate on Friday. Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, drenched several areas around Al Hajar Mountains and Al Dhahirah deserts, Dhofar mountains and the surrounding areas. Aerial satellite image showed cumulus clouds in the skies, resulting in the rain.
The Met department has warned of a decrease in horizontal visibility.
The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre’s weather analysis indicated that the Sultanate would be affected by a trough of low pressure (Al Khair Trough) between April 29 and May 1.
There is a possibility for rains of varying intensity, thunderstorms, accompanied by active winds and hail in most of the governorates of the Sultanate.