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Heatwave intensifies across Oman nearing 46°C

5 May 2026 Heatwave intensifies across Oman nearing 46°C By OUR CORRESPONDENT

Muscat – Civil Aviation Authority shows a sharp rise in temperatures across Oman during the last 24 hours. According to the data provided by official monitoring stations, Mahout experienced the highest temperature in the country, reaching a peak of 45.9°C. This significant rise in heat was mirrored in other regions, with Sohar recording 45.0°C and Fahud reaching 44.7°C.

Several other locations, including Muqshin, Haima, Yaaloni, and Mukhaiznah, all reported temperatures between 44.5°C and 44.6°C. In the interior and coastal regions, Al Mudhaibi and Al Kamil Wal Wafi both reached 44.3°C, while Marmul and Bidiyah recorded slightly lower but still intense temperatures of 44.0°C and 43.9°C respectively.

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