Cyclone 3 Tej: 450 km away from Oman’s coasts

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday issued Latest Updates about the Tropical System Tej in Arabian Sea

Tropical cyclone category 3 (Tej) located south west of Arabian Sea, now located at approximately 12.6 degrees North latitude and 54.6 degrees East longitude. It is about 450 kilometers away from the coasts of Oman. The wind speed around the center ranges from 96 – 112 knots, and the nearest rainy cloud mass is located about 200 kilometers away in the willayat of Sadah. The tropical storm will continue to move west-northwestward towards the coasts of Dhofar Governorate and Yemen’s Al-Mahra Governorate. It is expected to further intensify into a Category 4 tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours. The direct impact is expected to begin on Dhofar and Al- Wousta today night October 22nd. The most impact is expected to be on Monday 23rd of October and Tuesday 24th of October.

22 Oct Sunday

-Heavy rainfalls (50 – 150 mm) cause flash floods (Wadis)

-Strong winds with speed of (20-40kt)

-Very rough sea along the coastal areas of Arabian Sea (4-7)m with chance of storm surge

sea water inundation over low level coastal areas

23 Oct Monday

-Heavy rainfalls (200 – 500 mm) cause flash floods (Wadis)

-Strong winds with speed of (20 -40 kt)

-Very rough sea along the coastal areas of Arabian Sea (6-12)m with chance of storm surge and sea water inundation over low level coastal areas

24 Oct Tuesday

-Heavy rainfalls (200 – 500mm) cause flash floods (Wadis)

-Strong winds with speed of (20 – 40 kt)

-Very rough sea along the coastal areas of Arabian Sea (6-12)m with chance of storm surge and sea water inundation over low level coastal areas