إعصار “تيج” يبدأ تأثيراته المباشرة على محافظتي ظفار والوسطى.. غدا

– Expectations of flood rains ranging between 200 and 800, sweeping valleys, strong winds, and high sea waves.

Activating response plans to manage emergency situations and confirming readiness in all sectors

Providing equipment, electrical generators, and fuel tanks to ensure the continuation of basic services

– Intensifying flights between Muscat and Salalah… and sending crews, vehicles and boats for search and rescue

Providing all consumer goods and foodstuffs in markets and stores for long periods

The National Multi-Hazards Early Warning Center confirmed that the tropical condition (Tej) in the Arabian Sea has deepened into a first-class hurricane, and that direct impacts will begin on the Dhofar and Al-Wusta governorates tomorrow, with rain of varying intensity ranging between 50 and 200 mm, leading to the flow of valleys and reefs, accompanied by winds speeding up to 64 km. Wave heights reach 7 meters on the coast of the Arabian Sea, with the possibility of sea water extending to coastal and low-lying areas. The epicenter of the situation is about 400 km away from the Omani coast.

The National Early Warning Center indicated that the center of the cyclone is approaching the Dhofar Governorate the day after tomorrow (Monday), to be 50 to 150 km away, and the direct effects on the Dhofar and Al Wusta Governorates will continue with very high amounts of rain falling between 200 and 600 mm, leading to torrential flow of valleys and floods. , accompanied by strong wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 60 knots.

The specialists at the center expected the gradual crossing of the condition as a first-class hurricane, which may weaken to the level of a tropical storm. The wind speed around the center is estimated at 50 to 75 knots, as the condition is expected to cross between the areas of Dhofar Governorate and Al-Mahra Governorate in the sister Republic of Yemen, and the direct impact on the two governorates of Dhofar will continue. And the central region will witness heavy rain clouds accompanying the situation, and very heavy rains, amounts ranging from 200 to 800 mm, leading to floods and sweeping valleys, strong winds ranging in speed between 50 and 75 knots, and a wave height of up to 7 meters, with the possibility of sea water extending to low-lying coastal areas. And the good ones.

All parties confirmed their precautionary preparations while the governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta were affected by the tropical cyclone (Tej), as the National Center for Emergency Management reviewed in its meeting today, headed by Major General Abdullah bin Ali Al Harithi, Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations, Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Emergency Management, the developments of the expected tropical situation. “Tej” and its effects on the governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta, the extent of the readiness of the basic sectors, and the optimal mechanism for dealing with it to mitigate its effects during the coming days in the presence of sector coordinators.

The committee heard a briefing from the Civil Aviation Authority (National Center for Early Warning of Multiple Hazards) on developments in numerical readings related to the tropical situation called (Tej) and its potential effects.

The Relief and Shelter Sector gave a brief presentation on the sector’s preparations, represented in preparing (30) shelter centers distributed across the various states of Dhofar Governorate, supplying them with the necessary food supplies to sustain the conditions in a natural manner during the expected climatic conditions, and activating three shelter centers in the Al-Jazar Wilayat in the Al Wusta Governorate.

The Basic Services Sector also provided the governorate with various equipment, electric generators, and fuel tanks that ensure the continuation of basic services related to water, electricity, communications, roads, and waste management while dealing with the expected tropical situation.

This morning, the Search and Rescue Sector sent human crews, mechanisms and equipment concerned with search and rescue, in addition to boats equipped to deal with any cases requiring water rescue, and deployed five advanced points in the Dhofar Governorate to ensure the arrival of water rescue teams to the areas expected to be affected, and provided the governorate with a specialized team to deal with hazardous materials. With regard to the medical response and public health sector, the sector in Dhofar Governorate was supported to enable it to provide health services and ensure their continuity according to the requirements of the situation.

Flights between Muscat and Salalah airports will also be intensified during the next 24 hours to enable the transportation of stakeholders and families who wish to move before the tropical situation.

The National Committee for Emergency Situations Management will issue a number of statements related to the tropical situation in the coming days. The Sub-Committee for Emergency Situations Management has been activated in the Dhofar and Al Wusta Governorates, and the National Emergency Situations Management Committee is following up on the stages of preparation and coordination between its various sectors to ensure proper management of the situation in a way that achieves the safety of lives and property.

The Subcommittee for Emergency Situations Management in Dhofar Governorate held a meeting today under the chairmanship of Brigadier General Salem bin Mohammed Al Ghaithi, Commander of the Governorate’s Police and Chairman of the Subcommittee, to discuss the governorate’s preparations for the development of the tropical situation “Tej”.

During the meeting, a visual presentation was presented on the most important preparations to ensure the readiness of all sectors in monitoring the tropical situation to limit its effects on Dhofar Governorate.

The subcommittee also discussed, during a video call with Major General Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations, Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Emergency Situations Management, harnessing all efforts and capabilities to deal with the situation and emphasizing advance preparation to reduce the effects of the situation.

During the meeting, Omani Meteorology provided a summary of the tropical situation, its path, the amount of rain and the strength of the expected winds, in addition to providing pictures of numerical models of the situation.

During the meeting, the Sub-Committee for Emergency Situations Management in Dhofar Governorate stressed the readiness of all sectors to limit the effects of the tropical situation “Tej”, and called on all citizens and residents to follow the instructions of the concerned authorities from their official source during its transit, stressing the readiness of the various sectors and harnessing all capabilities to limit its impact.

The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of studies tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in all “governmental and private” schools of the General Directorate of Education in Dhofar Governorate. The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation also suspended studies tomorrow and the day after tomorrow at Dhofar University, the Vocational College in Salalah, and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Salalah. The private training institutions in Dhofar Governorate will resume studies the day after tomorrow, Tuesday. Studies have also been suspended in the Holy Qur’an schools in the General Directorate of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Dhofar Governorate.

The Ministry of Social Development suspended work in all government and private rehabilitation centers and nurseries in Dhofar Governorate tomorrow and the day after, with rehabilitation programs and nursery work resuming the day after tomorrow, Tuesday.

The Ministry of Health decided to stop work in the specialized clinics in Complexes 1 and 2 of Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah, starting tomorrow (Sunday), and their work will resume next Sunday, corresponding to October 29, and the appointments will be rescheduled later due to the governorate being affected by the tropical condition “Tej”.

Scheduled operations at Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, have also been postponed, starting tomorrow, and will be repeated on Sunday, October 29, with the exception of emergency operations only. Operating dates will be rescheduled after the TIG subsidence.

The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority confirmed its readiness to deal with the tropical situation “Tej” and put its departments and centers at the level of the Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates on alert and prepared the appropriate capabilities in order to respond and deal with the effects that may result from the situation.

Lieutenant Colonel Engineer Mohammed bin Hamoud Al Mahmoudi, Assistant Director General of Operations and Training at the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, said that the authority, since the announcement of the weather situation in the Arabian Sea and the fact that the governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta are the governorates most affected by the tropical situation, has been reinforced with numbers of manpower and vehicles designated for search and rescue operations, and a group Of boats, jet skis, and a lot of equipment and supplies, in addition to the deployment of 5 advanced points in the Dhofar Governorate and three points in the Al Wusta Governorate to ensure that rescue teams reach the areas expected to be affected, indicating that the Search and Rescue Sector and the Hazardous Materials Handling Sector, whose management is responsible for the Authority, are constantly following up on developments. The situation is reviewed in coordination with the member agencies of the two sectors to harness capabilities and unify efforts, and clarify the need for citizens and residents to adhere to the instructions issued by the concerned authorities in order to preserve the safety of lives and property.

Lieutenant Colonel Engineer, Assistant Director General of Operations and Training, confirmed that there is an awareness plan that targets citizens and residents and includes many indicative phrases about the dangers of floods and valleys and the necessary precautions in such cases, which are broadcast through the Authority’s websites and social media. He appeals to everyone to be careful, not to take risks, and to stay away. Avoid low places and slopes, avoid circulating rumors, and listen to warnings and bulletins issued by official authorities.

For its part, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion confirmed the availability of all consumer goods and foodstuffs in local markets and stores for long periods, due to the possibility that the coasts of the Dhofar and Al Wusta Governorates will be affected by the tropical situation in the Arabian Sea during the coming period, explaining that petroleum products and their derivatives are available in all governorates and states of the Sultanate of Oman. The Ministry indicated that companies were directed to enhance the stocks of fuel and cooking gas in the Dhofar and Al Wusta Governorates, to ensure the continuity of fuel filling station services in various exceptional circumstances.

For his part, Azad Al-Omari, Director of the Consumer Protection Department in Dhofar Governorate, confirmed the stability of prices in the markets of Dhofar Governorate, with tightening control over markets and shops to monitor any violations and take the necessary legal measures against violators through field work teams in the states. The authority noted to all consumers that the communications center is on the consumer line. It will receive reports and take the necessary measures to deter violators. The Authority calls on everyone to show a spirit of cooperation and solidarity.

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced the closure of all heritage sites and affiliated parks in the Dhofar Governorate, starting from tomorrow, Sunday, until the day after tomorrow, due to the governorate being affected by the tropical condition “Tej.”

The Ministry called on all tourists in the Dhofar Governorate to avoid going to beaches and tourist sites, take caution, and follow all necessary instructions and guidelines issued by the relevant authorities.

The Dhofar Municipality Emergency Committee has intensified its efforts to ensure all preparations and equipment to deal with the latest developments in the tropical situation “Tej”, which is expected to affect the coasts of Dhofar Governorate.

Dhofar Municipality indicated the activation of its emergency committee to discuss preparations and developments related to the tropical situation, follow up on the actions taken by the work teams, and implement the work plan by providing public services and removing obstacles to facilitate the flow of valleys, as well as providing equipment, devices, and water drainage pumps. The municipal emergency committee will work on constant communication and coordination between the work teams to overcome difficulties and ensure the continuation of services to deal with the effects of the tropical situation in the states of Dhofar Governorate, in coordination and cooperation with various relevant authorities. The municipality confirmed the readiness of the Dhofar Municipality Communications Center to receive reports regarding municipal services in the states of Dhofar Governorate on the number 1771. The Dhofar Municipality called on citizens and residents to take caution and not risk crossing valleys and reefs during rainfall, in addition to following developments in the tropical situation through official channels.

The Environment Agency activated the Environmental Emergency Center to follow up on developments in the tropical situation and its most important developments, and called on industrial facilities, ports, factories, and production institutions that deal with chemicals, radioactive materials, fuel, and hazardous waste to the necessity of securing these materials in locations safe from inundation due to the expected rise in water levels or due to winds, and to manage These materials are in accordance with environmental standards, and cooperation with the Authority and reporting of any environmental impacts that may result from the weather condition.