Large areas of Oman experienced heavy rainfall today as the direct effects of the tropical depression "Al-Mesial" moved into the eastern and southern regions of the Sultanate.

The Wilayat of Sur, the capital Muscat, and the Eastern Region, as well as Jalan and Al-Dafah, witnessed significant rainfall that led to the flow of valleys and continued heavy downpours. The cumulus clouds associated with the depression are expected to expand their coverage throughout the evening.

The Oman Meteorological Authority, in collaboration with the Rasdah Project and the National Weather Enthusiasts Group, designated the ongoing weather system as "Al-Mesial." In response to the severe weather, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation announced the suspension of in-person classes and a shift to distance learning in several governorates, including Muscat, North and South Al-Sharqiyah, Al-Wusta, South and North Al-Batinah, and Al-Buraimi, along with mountainous areas in Al-Dakhiliyah and Al-Dhahirah.

According to the Arab Weather website, the tropical depression is currently centered west of the Arabian Sea, with maximum wind speeds around 25 knots (46 km/h). The system is expected to continue its westward movement toward the southern Arabian Peninsula.

Rainfall is anticipated to persist in varying intensities across various parts of the Sultanate, particularly in South Al-Sharqiyah and Al-Wusta, with local showers expected in other governorates. Current weather analyses predict that the rainy conditions will continue into the evening and overnight, affecting most areas of the country.

The arrival of rain-laden cumulonimbus clouds to Oman's coast is considered a significant indicator of active weather patterns, potentially leading to heavy rainfall and substantial precipitation across extensive regions.

Additionally, it is expected that Yemen will be indirectly affected by Tropical Depression "Al-Mesial," with moderate to heavy rains forecasted for the country later this week and into early next week.