Oman flash floods: 12, including one from Kerala, dead; schools shifted to online mode
Oman News Agency. The expatriate who died was identified as Sadanandan, a Kollam native, after a wall collapsed on him, according to Onmanorama.com.
Oman weather forecast
Today, heavy thunderstorms, accompanied by strong downdraft winds and hail, are expected from early morning until evening in several governorates, including North A’Sharqiyah, South A’Sharqiyah, A’Dakhiliyah, Muscat, South Al Batinah, A’Dhahirah, and parts of North Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Musandam, and Al Wusta. Rainfall may range from 30 to 120 mm, leading to flash floods and swollen wadis.
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The Civil Aviation Authority advises everyone to exercise caution during thundershowers, avoid crossing wadis, steer clear of low-lying areas, and refrain from sailing during the alert period.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has decided to suspend school operations on today in government, private, and international schools in Muscat, North A'Sharqiyah, South A'Sharqiyah, A’Dakhiliyah, A’Dhahirah, and South Al Batinah Governorates. Study will proceed online, with a return to in-person classes scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Educational authorities in other regions will assess the situation and make decisions accordingly.
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