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In Oman, the storm dropped heavy rainfall and produced strong wind gusts, which temporarily stopped oil production. [15] Phet damaged roads and power lines, [ 84 ] and washed away hundreds of cars. Damage was estimated at 300 million rials (US$780 million), [ 14 ] and there were 24 deaths in the country. [ 15 ]
Heavy rains occurred across the country, peaking at 487 mm (19.2 in) of rainfall in Maritima, and there were reports of over 254 mm (10.0 in) of rain in several locations. [ 290 ] 800 people had to be rescued, 11,300 people were forced into shelters, and 14 people died as a result of Nate in Costa Rica.
Map of the territories surrounding the Gulf of Aden that were affected by the cyclone. The precursor to the storm dropped heavy rainfall in Oman, reaching 29 mm (1.1 in) in Khaftawt on May 31. The storm later produced intense precipitation across the coast and desert regions of the country. [1]
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Oman on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, killing at least 17 people as rescuers searched for survivors, authorities said Monday. In one incident ...
In neighboring Oman, storms and heavy rain in recent days killed 10 schoolchildren and an adult driver in a vehicle that was overtaken by floodwaters, according to the AP.
On the next day, Phet dropped heavy rainfall while moving across eastern Oman, with a peak of 603 mm (23.7 in) in Qurayyat. The rains flooded arid areas and collected into wadis – normally dry river beds. Thousands of homes were wrecked across Oman. There were 24 fatalities in the country, and damage was estimated at US$780 million.
Cyclone Mekunu struck Oman at peak intensity, [3] bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Over a four-day period, the cyclone dropped 617 mm (24.3 in) in Salalah, which is five times the average annual rainfall. During a 24-hour period, the storm dropped 278 mm (10.9 in) of rainfall.
The system overall brought heavy rain and strong winds throughout India, Pakistan and the Middle East. [5] [6] [7] Water-related damage was extensive, while communications were disrupted as winds downed many power lines. Hundreds of roads were closed in India. Heavy rainfall occurred in Karachi, Pakistan.