Environment

Thursday 18/October/2018 20:05 PM

Video: Wadis flood as parts of Oman see heavy rainfall

Video footage shared on social media showed vehicles in Oman's Rustaq area trapped by a wadi, as well as a local market being flooded by the...

Tuesday 16/October/2018 22:27 PM

Video: Showers fall over parts of northern Oman

Muscat: Rain was recorded on Tuesday evening in Al Batinah and Al Buraimi over the course of several hours. These showers were described by observers as...

Monday 15/October/2018 15:38 PM

Luban effect: Waterfalls form after heavy rains across Dhofar

Muscat: Dhofar Governorate witnessed a number of waterfalls being formed in different locations, after large amounts of rainfall from tropical storm...

Monday 15/October/2018 13:14 PM

Video: Arabian big cat spotted seeking shelter during storm in Oman

Muscat: A video clip showing what appears to be an Arabian Leopard seeking shelter from tropical storm Luban has been posted online. The big cat was...

Thursday 11/October/2018 14:32 PM

Arabian gazelle released into the wild after treatment in Oman

Muscat: An Arabian gazelle has been released back into its natural habitat, after it was brought in by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs to...

Thursday 11/October/2018 11:56 AM

Cyclone Luban: Rain and strong winds to lash Oman’s coast

Muscat: Al Wusta and Dhofar Governorates are expected to be affected by heavy rains and high winds, with sea waves reaching maximum heights of 6 to 8...

Tuesday 09/October/2018 11:44 AM

Storm update: Luban to develop into cyclone within 24 hours

Muscat: Tropical Storm Luban is likely to deepen into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone within the next 24 hours, the Public Authority of Civil Aviation said in...

Tuesday 09/October/2018 09:50 AM

Cloudy skies over Oman as Tropical Storm Luban approaches

Muscat: There are chances of low level clouds or fog patches forming along the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea from late tonight to early morning, with...

Monday 08/October/2018 22:03 PM

Tropical storm: Don’t panic, we are ready to tackle Luban

Update: Cloudy skies over Oman as Tropical Storm Luban approache Muscat: Emergency services have already swung into action to ensure everyone is safe as...

Monday 08/October/2018 12:27 PM

Oman’s Environment Ministry plants 600 seedlings

Muscat: A total of 600 seedlings have been planted at Khor Al Mughsail and Awqad in the governorate of Dhofar, the Ministry of Environment and Climate...