(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) class=" text-LEFT">Northern Oman received varies degrees of rain on Monday. The earliest rain was reported in Musandam according to the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water resources (MRMWR).
The Wilayats of Khasab and Bakha in Musandam received moderate to heavy rain. This caused wadis to fill-up. Municipalities worked until the early hours of the morning there to deal with flooding. Bulldozers and water pumps were used in residential areas according to the ministry.
class=" text-LEFT">Batinah and Muscat also received rain at press time' a spokesman from MET said adding that rain could continue in Muscat through the morning on Tuesday but it was unlikely to extend to the afternoon.
class=" text-LEFT">He said it was possible that Sharqiyah govenorate would receive rain Monday evening as the weather system moves southward. He said there was a 'chance' Wusta and the south would receive rain.
class=" text-LEFT">Due to a northerly wind lows in Muscat are predicted at 12-13 degrees Celsius on Tuesday according to the official. He said there was a very weak chance the rain would continue on Wednesday.
class=" text-LEFT">MET issued weather warnings on its website. It predicted significant weather for rain showers across Oman.On its Twitter account PACA announced low visibility up to 1000m. It also posted a message warning of the dangers during thunderstorms and tips to maintain safety.
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