It was pointed out to me that the Oman coastline is mostly low-lying, with many dwellings directly on the seashore or in wadis, dry riverbeds. A storm surge is forecast of between 10 and 15 feet. Below map says it all.
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
Hurricane update - 5 June
Tropical cyclone Gonu is heading into the Gulf of Oman, the first cyclone in history to ever do so. Its intensity is lessening, but a category 3 to 4 hurricane is not to be trifled with. Landfall is anticipated in Iran late tomorrow, with winds of 90 knots. The northeast coast of Oman is in for a lashing, and if the cyclone keeps further west, its capital Musqat could bear the brunt of the storm.
It was pointed out to me that the Oman coastline is mostly low-lying, with many dwellings directly on the seashore or in wadis, dry riverbeds. A storm surge is forecast of between 10 and 15 feet. Below map says it all.
It was pointed out to me that the Oman coastline is mostly low-lying, with many dwellings directly on the seashore or in wadis, dry riverbeds. A storm surge is forecast of between 10 and 15 feet. Below map says it all.
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I hope those people have been warned so they can get to safety on higher ground. I suppose the high winds will cause severe sand storms in areas where there is no vegetation. Linda in Washington
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