Muscat – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) forecasts weather for Tuesday evening, March 31, indicating an influx of cloud cover across multiple regions of the Sultanate. Meteorological data suggests that the governorates of Musandam, Buraimi, Dhahirah, North Batinah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar will experience varying degrees of cloud formation throughout the period.

Another weather alert regarding expected heavy rainfall across several governorates on Wednesday, April 1. The alert period is scheduled to commence at 02:00 am and remain in effect until 10:00 pm the same day. Meteorological projections indicate that Dhahirah, Dakhliyah, North and South Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and the southern regions of Muscat will be primarily affected by rainfall of varying intensity and occasional thundershowers.

According to the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre, the weather system is expected to bring fresh winds with speeds ranging between 18 and 35 knots, which may result in reduced horizontal visibility. The anticipated rainfall is likely to lead to significant runoff in streams and valleys, particularly in the mountainous areas of South Batinah. While the primary impact level is classified as low to moderate, effects are also expected to extend to Musandam, Buraimi, and Dhofar in the form of scattered light to moderate showers.

Civil Aviation Authority has advised all citizens and residents to exercise extreme caution during thundershowers. Official guidance strongly recommends avoiding low-lying areas and strictly prohibits the crossing of wadis during flash floods. Furthermore, mariners are urged to refrain from sailing during the alert period to ensure safety amidst the active wind conditions and changing sea states.