Overview
- Forecasts for Wednesday, July 29 show daytime highs of about 42–44°C in major cities and peaks up to about 48°C in inland desert areas, with a recorded 48.4°C at Al Faqa.
- The National Centre of Meteorology expects convective cloud build-up over eastern and southern mountain regions that may produce localized afternoon rain and scattered showers.
- The met department has issued orange and yellow alerts for rain, hail and dust in several areas because storms could bring sudden heavy showers and reduced visibility.
- Winds are forecast at 10–25 km/h from the southeast to northeast with gusts up to around 40–50 km/h near storm cells, while seas are expected to remain slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
- Authorities warn residents to avoid prolonged sun exposure, protect outdoor workers from heatstroke, and motorists to use caution during dusty or gusty conditions and sudden downpours.