Muscat – The current rough weather conditions are likely to continue over Oman with rains of varying intensity and wadis expected to overflow, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated on Wednesday.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR), Al Qabil recorded 47mm of rainfall in two days, August 7-8.

Data collected from the rain monitoring stations of MAFWR from August 7 to 8 showed that Al Khabourah received 39mm of rainfall, Rustaq 32mm, Al Hamra 25mm, Jabal Akhdar 24mm, Al Awabi 24mm, Ibri 16mm, Dima Wa al Taein 14mm, Izki 13mm, Mudhaibi 10mm, Yanqul 9mm, Sinaw 4mm and Samail 3mm.

The latest weather maps and analysis of the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre show that heavy rains are expected from afternoon until late evening in Dakhliyah, South Batinah, Dhahirah, North Sharqiyah, Buraimi, and Dhofar governorates.

The weather forecast states that thundershowers are expected to range between 20mm to 40mm and downdraft wind with speed ranging between 15 and 35 knots, which could lead to overflowing of wadis.

The Directorate General of Meteorology has advised individuals to avoid low-lying areas and wadi streams, urging them not to engage in swimming or attempting to cross them in order to ensure personal safety. It also called for children to not to be left alone when it rains and to prevent them from approaching water ponds and wadi streams.