Home News 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 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. ⚠️ | Alert . . ? | #Mwasalat announces the suspension and rescheduling of some routes of its #Ferries and #Buses services . . Stay Safe ?✨ pic.twitter.com/ivomAqE5BM — Mwasalat | مواصلات ?? (@mwasalat_om) October 22, 2023 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. Tags Cyclone tej News Oman tropical cyclone You might also like Oman implements distance learning for schools due to heavy rainfall Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories Saudi IPO: Miahona Company to list shares on Tadawul