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Heavy rains expected next 24 hours: Met

Heavy rains expected next 24 hours: Met

Heavy rain causes flash flood in many Salalah areas




Heavy rain causes flash flood in many Salalah areas

28/05/2020

Muscat: Heavy rains in varying levels of 100 to 200 mm are expected in the Dhofar Governorate during the next 24 hours, accompanied by active to high-speed winds flowing wadis. Sea conditions will be also high between 4 to 5 meters.

The Wali of Taqah has informed citizens and residents in the coastal areas to move to safe places and evacuate the Wadi Darbat.

Salalah and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy rains on Friday even as the latest weather charts and the analysis of the National Multi Hazards Early Warning Center indicated that the Tropical depression located south of coastal areas of Dhofar governorate at longitude 54.5°E and latitude 16.5°N with estimated surface wind speed around the center between 17 and 25 knots (30 to 45 Km/hr).

The Tropical depression is about 50 km away from Salalah and it is expected to move toward the coast of Dhofar governorate and it is likely to intensify and crossing the coast during the coming hours.

Some roads in Dhofar were been affected due to the during the tropical low air pressure system. Salalah-Taqah road is closed near Al-Mamoura Tunnel due to accumulated flood water within the tunnel.

There are reports of soil accumulation and falling rocks on Hasik-al-Shuwaymya road.

The first death was reported from the Dhofar governorate on Friday as two people were washed away in the flowing waters.

Giving details about the incident, the Public Authority for Civil Defence (PACDA) reported that the seven people were reportedly stranded at Ain Arzat. The rescue teams were able to save five people while two people washed away.

The blood bank of Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah reported a severe shortage of blood and its derivatives, especially platelets. and It invited the citizens who are able to reach the hospital to come to donate blood.

The Salalah Port will be temporarily suspended on Saturday. The situation will be evaluated tomorrow, Saturday, and the appropriate decision will be taken to resume work,” a statement said.






 














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