The latest satellite images and weather prediction charts indicate that the deep tropical depression centered parallel to the coast of the Governorate of Dhofar. It is expected that the depression will remain to affect the Sultanate with the current classification during the next 24 hours so as to weaken gradually afterwards.
The surface wind speed around the centre of the depression is estimated by 25 knots according to charts of nearby forecast stations. The advection of convective clouds associated with the depression led to varying heavy rains and overflow of a number of wadis in different governorates of the Sultanate.
Prediction continue showing the influence of the governorates of Dhofar and the Al Wusta with heavy rains, which may turn into thunderstorms sometimes whereas the indirect influence continues in the remaining governorates of the Sultanate with varying heavy rains, which may turn into thunderstorms sometimes except for the Governorate of Mussandam.
The Directorate General of Meteorology and Air Navigation (DGMAN) urges all to exercise caution while raining and overflow of wadis due to continuous heavy rains.
DGMAN would like to confirm again to fishermen and sea-farers to avoid going to the sea along the coasts of the Sultanate overlooking the Arabian Sea during this period, as well as the coasts of the Sea of Oman before ensuring the weather forecast.