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Jabal Akhdar records highest rainfall in Oman with 37mm
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Jabal Akhdar records highest rainfall in Oman with 37mm

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • Jabal Akhdar in Oman recorded the highest rainfall with 37mm between July 26 and July 29.
  • Other areas like Salalah, Al Jazer, Ibri, and Khasab also received significant rainfall.
  • The data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources shows widespread precipitation across Oman, contributing to water recharge and cooler weather.

Jabal Akhdar experienced the heaviest rainfall in Oman, receiving 37mm between July 26 and the morning of July 29, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. This significant precipitation highlights a period of widespread showers across various parts of the Sultanate.

Following Jabal Akhdar, Salalah recorded the second-highest rainfall with 28mm. Al Jazer received 21mm, Ibri recorded 19mm, and Khasab registered 18mm. Other areas also saw notable amounts of rain, including Al Rustaq (17mm), Liwa and Shinas (15mm each), Al Suwaiq (14mm), and Sohar and Ibra (13mm each).

The ministry's data indicates a broad distribution of rainfall throughout Oman. The heaviest downpours were concentrated in the highlands of Al Jabal Al Akhdar and parts of Dhofar. This rainfall is beneficial for seasonal water recharge and contributes to cooler weather conditions in several regions of the country.

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