Heavy rains and flooding dampen Eid spirits in Oman


A number of states and governorates of the Sultanate witnessed heavy rains, falling hail, valleys flowing, rising sea waves on the coastal areas of the Sea of ​​Oman, and active winds that led to the dispersal of unstable objects and caused many damages to the property of citizens. courtesy: Oman News Agency

Heavy rain flooded parts of Oman on Thursday, damaging properties and injuring dozens of people, state media reported.

Oman Television broadcast video of water-logged roads, damaged shops and partially submerged vehicles in the densely populated regions of Al Dakhliya and Al Batinah.

Oman’s meteorology office said more seasonal rains are expected in the next few days.

The floodwaters have dampened Eid spirits.

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