Tropical Depression Forms in Arabian Sea, CAA Alerts Residents
CAA Alerts Residents as New Tropical Depression Develops in Arabian Sea
Satellite data and analysis from Oman’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center confirm that a tropical depression has formed over the northern Arabian Sea, centered at approximately 20.7°N latitude and 68.2°E longitude. Estimated winds around the center are currently between 20 and 27 knots (37–50 km/h).
Forecasts suggest the depression will drift southwestward toward the central Arabian Sea over the next 48 hours, and there is potential for further intensification.
Despite its emergence, experts emphasize it poses no direct threat to Oman over the coming three days, although increased cloud cover is expected across parts of the country.
Meteorologists and hazard specialists are continuing to track the system closely, monitoring its evolution in real time. In light of the situation, Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a public advisory urging residents, mariners, and aviation stakeholders to rely on its official weather bulletins and updates.
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The CAA notes that while there is no immediate concern for Oman, the system could generate atmospheric disturbances — including elevated clouds, localized precipitation, or changes in wind patterns — particularly along seaboard zones.
Communities are advised to avoid speculative forecasts and wait for authoritative alerts and instructions from Oman’s meteorological and aviation authorities.
As the depression continues its west-southwestward path, its future behavior remains uncertain. Should conditions become favorable, such as warm sea-surface temperatures and low vertical wind shear, the system might intensify further. However, until then, vigilance is recommended, but panic is unwarranted.
In the coming days, Oman’s CAA and the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center will issue further situational reports, special bulletins, and advisories if the tropical depression undergoes significant changes. Local residents, maritime operators, and aviation services are urged to follow these regularly.