1:50PM

The Main Military Committee for Emergency Management continues its meetings to deal with the effects of Cyclone Tej.

2.20PM

Evacuations have begun in identified areas: Major Mohammed bin Salam Al-Hashimi from National Emergency Management Committee

2:25PM

We focus on the coastal areas and near the beaches, and the residents there are even addressed with loudspeakers and 30 schools have been prepared as shelters, says Major Tariq Al Shanfari, Royal Oman Police, Dhofar Governorate

2:35PM

Meteorologist Mazen bin Ali Al Rubaie: The center of Cyclone Tej is 420km away.

2:40PM
Meteorologist Mazen bin Ali Al Rubaie: The tropical condition is directed approximately 90% towards Yemen, and today (Sunday) the cyclone is likely to deepen to the fourth category and then decline from Tuesday evening.

2:55PM

The Main Military Committee for Emergency Management confirms readiness of the Sultan’s Armed Forces to deal with the effects of tropical cyclone Tej

2:55PM

There is no need to panic. Food supplies are in stock. So far, we have not detected any violations in commercial stores or markets because the supplier has become aware, so is the consumer: Azad Al Omari, Director of Consumer Protection Department in Dhofar Governorate.

3:00PM

CDAA deploys three points in Al Wusta region

3:15PM

Even if the cyclone’s path deviates slightly, there is a risk of the amount of rain expected to fall: Major Mohammed bin Salam Al-Hashimi from National Emergency Management Committee

3.25PM

We contacted companies concerned with providing fuel and confirmed its availability during the impact of cyclone Tej on Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates: Ali Al-Maamari, Head of Licensing at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion

3:40PM

Ministry of Health decides to evacuate Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah. All emergency cases will be received in the building of the Cardiac Medicine and Surgery Center in Salalah and in the emergency department of the Armed Forces Hospital in Salalah.

3:40PM

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority activates 24-hour communications center – 1000 – to receive any comments or reports about communication services during the tropical cyclone Tej.

4:50PM

According to latest update from the Civil Aviation Authority, the impact on Dhofar and Al-Wusta governorates is expected to increase in the coming hours of Sunday night, October 22 , with varying rainfall intensities ranging between 50-150 mm

4:50PM

The rain will cause wadi flow, with gusty winds of 20-40 knots. The sea is expected to be rough on the coasts of the Arabian Sea, with waves ranging between 4-7 meters. The seawater may reach the low level coastal areas.

7:30PM

Ministry of Education has suspended classes in Dhofar Governorate and Al Jazir Wilayat in Al Wusta Governorate until Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

8:00PM

Civil Aviation Authority: Impacts have begun on a number of parts in Dhofar Governorate.

8:10PM

The center of the cyclone is currently 400 kilometers away from the coast of Dhofar Governorate, and the wind speed around it is from 100 to 112 knots.

8:15PM

Director General of Oman Meteorology, Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khadouri: Chances of tropical Cyclone Tej develop into a Category 4 cyclone within the next 24 hours are still possible.

8:16PM

The strong direct effects of the hurricane will affect the Dhofar Governorate and the southern parts of the Al Wusta Governorate according to its current path, and we ask everyone to adhere to the instructions issued by the competent authorities, says Al Khadouri.

8:17PM

The states of Taqah, Mirbat, Salalah, Dhalkut and Rakhyut may witness rain of varying intensity during the coming hours.

10:00PM

The Subcommittee for Emergency Situations Management in Dhofar Governorate evacuates a number of homes in the Salalah Central and Adunab regions of Dhofar Governorate. Citizens and residents were also evacuated in Rakhyut, Shalim, and Al-Halaniyat Islands and have been moved to relief and shelter sector.

10:55PM

We advise citizens and residents not to leave their homes during the coming days due to the impact of the tropical situation except for emergency cases to protect their lives, says Brigadier General Salem Al Ghaithi of Royal Oman Police.

4AM

The fourth bulletin from Oman Met issued at 4am on October 23 states that direct impact of Cyclone Tej is expected to increase on Dhofar and Al Wusta with heavy downpour (100-300), with expected flow of wadis and fresh to severe blowing winds (40-70 knots).

8:50AM

Tropical Cyclone Tej has retreated to Category 2 and is 250 kilometers away from Salalah city.

9:00AM

Oman Met reports gradual weakening of the tropical cyclone Tej; reduces its classification to category 2 cyclone, with the possibility of its classification being reduced within the next 12 hours to a category 1 cyclone.

9:00AM

Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority: Deployment of rescue teams in various locations of Dhofar Governorate to ensure rapid response in areas expected to be affected by the tropical cyclone Tej.

9.30AM

National Committee for Emergency Management has confirmed the readiness of 69 relief and shelter centers in Dhofar Governorate, with a capacity of more than 15,000 people. The number of active centers so far is 30, housing 4,471 people, including 840 Omanis and 3,631 residents.

9:45AM

During the coming hours, the severity of the impact of cyclone Tej on Dhofar Governorate will increase, with heavy rains (100 to 300 mm) and active to high-speed winds of 40 to 70 knots; the sea will be rough on the coast of the Arabian Sea, with the possibility of its waters extending to the coastal areas of Wusta Governorate – Aisha bint Juma Al Qasimia, meteorologist at the Civil Aviation Authority, told the Oman News Agency.

9:55AM

Rain cloud masses are currently affecting Dhofar Governorate, with rainfall of varying intensity in some of the wilayats, including Salalah, Sadah, Mirbat, Taqah, Dalkhout and Shalim; the highest wind speed currently recorded is 34 knots in Taqah – – Aisha bint Juma Al Qasimia, meteorologist at the Civil Aviation Authority.

10:30AM

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion confirms its continued readiness to provide all consumer goods and foodstuff in local markets and stores, alongwith petroleum products and their derivatives in sufficient quantity in the governorates Dhofar and Al Wusta to deal with the effects of the tropical cyclone Tej.

10:35AM

Wilayat Sadah in Dhofar witnessed rainfall of varying intensity from last night to early hours of this morning, October 22, which led to the flow of Wadi Thana, Wadi Hadbaram, some reefs, and the of waterfalls in the Niyabat of Hasik, in addition to the formation of water pools in several areas, including Hadbeen – Oman News Agency

11:00AM

H.E. Dr. Hilal Al Sabti, Minister of Health, visits the National Center for Emergency Management to follow up on preparedness and readiness to deal with the tropical cyclone Tej.

11.30AM

Tropical cyclone Tej has been downgraded to a Category 1 tropical cyclone, with the possibility of its classification being downgraded within the next 12 hours to a tropical storm.

11.40AM

The Environment Authority calls on all private establishments and ports dealing with hazardous and radioactive materials, and companies providing oil pollution control services and others to take the necessary precautionary measures in anticipation of any emergency. It notes the necessity of immediate communication on the Authority’s emergency number 24693666, in the event of any environmental accidents during a weather condition.

12:15PM

The Ministry of Health sends a specialized medical team from Muscat to Dhofar to support the health sector during the tropical cyclone Tej.

12:50PM

Oman meteorology reported that the flow of cumulus rain clouds and rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by active winds on the coastal and mountainous areas of Dhofar Governorate, has led to flow of waters in the wadis. It also noted the formation of high and medium clouds over most governorates and the beginning of local activity in parts of the Western Hajar Mountains.

2:30PM

Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology is directing companies working in the field of roads to provide equipment and distribute field response teams to open and maintain roads that may be damaged. Coordination is in place with two sub-committees for emergency management in the Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates and the National Center for Emergency Management regarding any impacts on the roads.

3:15PM

As per the latest updates from Oman Meteorology, the tropical cyclone category 1 (Tej) continues to move towards the coasts of Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen. The wind speed around the center of the tropical cyclone is estimated to be around 64-82 Knots. The forecasts suggest its further weakening within the upcoming hours; it is expected to make landfall over the coasts of Yemen as a tropical storm (34-63) Knots. The direct impacts are expected to reach Dhofar Governorate with heavy rainfall and fresh winds ranging between 25-60 Knots.

3:20PM

The Armed Forces Medical Services supports the health sector in Dhofar Governorate with a military field hospital. The field hospital will work to support the sector in the affected areas by providing necessary medical care and treatment whenever circumstances require it. The hospital includes specialized medical staff and is equipped with modern equipment and devices that are appropriate for the medical services it provides.

4:00PM

A high-resolution image showing the continued flow of rain clouds and rainfall of varying intensity on the western coasts of Dhofar Governorate as Cyclone Tej nears Oman coast.

6:45PM

The operations at Salalah Port will resume starting from 11 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.

6:45PM

Director General of Civil Aviation in Dhofar Governorate: There is no change/cancellations/reschedules in flights. Air traffic to Salalah is scheduled as it is.

7:25PM

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, represented by the Search and Rescue Sector, activates an advanced operations center in the Sarfit area in the state Raykut.

7:30PM

National Committee for Emergency Situations Management: Traffic interruption on Al Mughsail Road in Dhofar Governorate due to rising water levels.

7:45PM

The search and rescue team responds to a report of a power outage in one of the shelter centers in Sarfayt.

10:30PM

The National Emergency Management Committee confirms that no reports of human losses, detentions, drownings or distress calls have been recorded so far in Dhofar Governorate.

10:30PM

There was a power outage in the state of Rakhyut, and the return of power to all of Sarfit, including the two shelter centers in the areas of Dim and Hofuf.

10:50PM
Omani Meteorology: The tropical condition classification declined to the level of a tropical storm, with the beginning of the storm’s center crossing land through Al-Mahra Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. The wind speed around the center is estimated at 55 to 63 knots, with varying rainfall continuing.

10:55PM
Heavy winds and active winds during the coming hours in Dhofar Governorate and the southern parts of Al Wusta Governorate.

10:55PM

Currently, Cyclone Tej is about 240 km from Salalah. The coastal and mountainous states of Dhofar Governorate are currently witnessing rains of varying intensity and the descent of a number of valleys and reefs. It is expected that the peak of the impact of the tropical condition will continue until 12pm tomorrow, in Dhofar Governorate and the southern parts.

9:40AM

Cyclone Tej update from Oman Meteorology – The center of the tropical cyclone Tej will cross the Yemeni governorate of Al-Mahra, with the possibility of it retreating to a deep tropical depression within the next 12 hours.

10 AM
Cyclone Tej updates – The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority has announced the deployment of search and rescue teams in Dhofar Governorate’s wadi streams, to secure sites, raise awareness and provide guidance.

10.15AM
Heavy rainfall to continue, warns Oman Meteorology, as it reports that the coastal, mountainous and parts of desert areas of Dhofar governorate will be witnessing heavy rainfall and the flowing of wadis. The peak of the impact is expected to continue on Dhofar and Southern parts of Al Wusta governorates until today (October 24) afternoon.

10:43AM

Rescue teams of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority in Dhofar Governorate dealt with an accident involving a vehicle that was stuck in mud in the Shaat area of Rakhyut Wilayat. The Authority calls on citizens and residents not to venture out at this time so as to ensure safety of lives and property.

11:35AM

National Committee for Emergency Situations Management: Electricity has returned to most locations, and a number of partial outages are being dealt with in each of the areas of Ardit, Sharshiti and Shaath in the state of Rakhyut and the Khadrafi region in the state of Dhalkot.

11:45AM

The Civil Aviation Authority has reported that cyclone Tej has reduced to a tropical storm

12PM

Antof Road and Argot Road in Wilayat Rakhyut collapse owing to heavy rainfall

12:15PM

“Dhalkot and Rakhyut desalination plants were halted as a result of heavy rains, and work is underway to restore their operation after the rains stop,” National Emergency Management Committee.

1:30PM

The Ministry of Health announces gradual opening of Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah after coordination with the National Committee for Emergency Management in Dhofar Governorate.

2:00PM

“The classification of the tropical cyclone Tej decreased to a deep tropical depression, with continued chances of rain of varying intensity in Dhofar Governorate,” Oman Meteorology.

4:15PM

The tropical cyclone has declined to a tropical depression, and wind speeds are estimated at 17 to 27 knots, with the possibility of the condition fading away, states the Civil Aviation Authority. The coastal and mountainous states and parts of the desert areas of the Dhofar Governorate continue to be affected by rainfall of varying intensity (from 20 mm), with active winds (17 – 27 knots) and water flow in a number of valleys and reefs. The effect of the cyclone is expected to gradually fade during tonight.

10:00PM

The direct effects of the tropical condition #Tej have ended. However, chances of scattered rain may prevail in Dhofar Governorate until tomorrow, Wednesday.