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Cyclone Tej: Oman declares two-day holiday in Dhofar, Al Jazar Wilayat

NCEM, in coordination with local authorities, has established 32 shelters in Dhofar Governorate and three in Al Wusta Governorate

by Gulf Business

October 22, 2023

A view of Cyclone Tej as it approaches the Oman coast Image courtesy Oman Meteorology

Image: Oman Meteorology

Oman is taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and residents, as tropical cyclone Tej intensifies.

The country’s Ministry of Labour has announced a two-day holiday on October 23 and 24 for both public and private sector employees in Dhofar Governorate and Al Jazar Wilayat in the Al Wusta Governorate.

The Ministry of Education also decided to close all public and private schools in the Dhofar region on October 22 and 23.

Read: Oman braces for impact of tropical cyclone, Tej

Salalah Port was also temporarily shut down on Sunday, October 22, from 5pm onwards.

Mwasalat, the national transport company, has suspended all bus routes within Salalah city on October 22.

Ferry services on Al Halaniyat – Taqa route are suspended.

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Oman evacuates residents of certain areas

According to a report in the Oman Observer, the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) decided on Sunday to evacuate people of the areas expected to get the direct impact of Tej, including Al Halaniyat Islands in Dhofar Governorate and the coastal parts of wilayats of Salalah, Rakhyut and Dhalkut.

NCEM, in coordination with local authorities, has also established 32 shelters in Dhofar Governorate and three in Al Wusta Governorate.

These shelters are equipped with food and water supplies and can shelter 11,000 people.

The Civil Aviation Authority earlier issued an advisory urging everyone to exercise maximum caution, avoid crossing wadis, and avoid low-lying areas, and the sea during this period.