As summer sets in, Oman is experiencing unusually high temperatures. Several wilayats in the sultanate have recorded temperatures nearing 40°C in the past 24 hours. This scorching summer heat in Oman is causing discomfort across many regions.
Sur, located in the Al Sharqiya Governorate, recorded the highest temperature, reaching 41°C. According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), this was the peak of the intense heat on Saturday. Sur’s temperature surpassed that of other wilayats, signaling the intensity of the summer heat in Oman.
Close behind Sur, Qalhat and Bausher both recorded maximum temperatures of 40.6°C. The heatwave spread to various parts of Oman, with Al Awabi registering a temperature of 39.7°C. The nearby wilayats of Samail and Buraimi recorded temperatures of 39.6°C and 39°C, respectively. These temperatures indicate a consistent rise in heat across the country, intensifying as summer progresses.
Other wilayats also saw significant increases in temperature. For instance, Al Mazyunah reached 38.8°C, while Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan recorded 38.7°C. Mahada’s temperature touched 38.5°C, while Fahud saw 38.4°C. The heat continued to spread, with Um al Zamaim experiencing 38.2°C.
All these temperatures were recorded at the CAA’s official meteorological stations. These readings reflect the unusually warm conditions sweeping across the country. As the summer heat in Oman continues, residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against the high temperatures.
The intense heat is expected to persist in the coming weeks. As summer continues, Oman will experience increasingly warm days. The ongoing high temperatures indicate a hot season ahead, with no immediate relief in sight.
Oman is clearly feeling the effects of summer’s arrival. The country’s wilayats are bracing for more scorching days. The heat wave will continue to impact daily life as Oman experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years.
