Bahraini Embassy in Muscat Urges Citizens to Exercise Caution Amidst Approaching Low-Pressure Weather

TDT | Manama

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The Bahraini Embassy in Muscat has issued an urgent advisory to Bahraini citizens residing in Oman, urging them to exercise extreme caution due to low-pressure weather expected to affect most governorates of the Sultanate.  The embassy strongly advised all citizens to strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by Omani authorities.

In case of emergencies, Bahraini citizens living in Oman have been urged to contact the embassy immediately via the provided emergency phone numbers.

Omani authorities have also issued warnings, emphasising the importance of continuously monitoring weather updates, particularly regarding cloud movement, wind speeds, and the potential for hail.  The low-pressure system, originating west of the Arabian Sea, is expected to move towards the southern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, indirectly impacting Oman.

Official weather websites predict the low-pressure system will bring heavy cumulonimbus clouds, potentially resulting in thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall.  The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported that the low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea is expected to continue affecting Oman until Friday, October 17th.

The NCM also noted the impact of both surface and upper-level low-pressure systems, with various cloud formations, including cumulonimbus clouds, and intermittent rainfall expected across various regions, beginning in eastern and northern areas and extending to some inland and western regions of the UAE.

Oman's Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning, highlighting the continued risk of heavy thunderstorms in several areas including Muscat.  The National Centre for Early Warning in Oman has warned of multiple risks associated with the continued potential for heavy thundery rainfall, accompanied by strong winds that could lead to flash floods in wadis (dry riverbeds).  Bahraini citizens are advised to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety during this period of inclement weather.