11 June 2015
The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (NMHEWS), launched in March this year as per the Royal Orders after the tsunami that affected Southwest Asia in December 2004, swung into action since Ashobaa started heading in the direction of the Sultanate. The new building at Seeb, the Directorate General of Meteorology of Public Authority for Civil Aviation is bustling as experts are monitoring the tricky Ashobaa closely to analyse its next movement. The monitors depict the radar images as well as satellite images. Overpowering bigger images moved live on the gigantic screens on the wall. Another officer was ready with maps on his desk to analyse its path. Meanwhile, the representatives of the Sultanate of Oman Television and print media was in the studio and media room lined up with interviews with weather forecasters and meteorologists.
While Touring the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System the Minister of Information Dr Abdulmunim bin Mansour al Hasani, accompanied by the Chairman of Public Authority of Radio and Television Dr Abdullah al Harrasi spoke to the Observer, expressing his gratitude towards the team at NMHEWS for following the storm 24 hours in addition to handing out information to the media. "They have been working very hard to give the citizens and residents clear picture and accurate information about Ashobaa and its path," Dr Abdulmunim said. When asked about rumours that tend to circulate in social media, the minister of Infromation said, "We can see the hard work the professionals are executing here at the center. In addition, the mass media in Oman has strengthened the reputation of accuracy that is presented out from the centre whether it is Radio, Television or Print Media in addition to Oman News Agency.
When they follow the National Media and their social media then they are following the right and formal source of information. Of course this can only be done with the cooperation of all the media in the Sultanate," pointed out the Minister of Information. The NMHEWS project is now operational in time for the handling of the tropical storm Ashobaa. The weather forecaster Mahmood al Khayari said they have been monitoring the rains that have been received in South Sharqiyah coast indicating Sur and Masirah. "We expect more rains in the coming days. The amount of rain that has been recorded is 8.8 millimetre over Masirah," said Al Khayari. There is a chance for slight to moderate rain in Muscat he pointed out. "This rain would be indirect effect of the storm.
At 140 km from our coast we had been already effected by the convective clouds associated with the storm. So we are already under the influence of the storm," pointed out Al Khayari when asked about the rumours saying the storm is moving away from Oman. We are to experience instability in weather with Al Hajar effect as well. "Al Hajjar mountains have mechanical enhancement for the convictive clouds, which adds to the storm," added Al Khayari. Watching the monitor one can see the reduction of the wind speed to 30 to 40 knots. The decrease in the speed eventually will see the storm being downgraded said the weather expert.
The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (NMHEWS), launched in March this year as per the Royal Orders after the tsunami that affected Southwest Asia in December 2004, swung into action since Ashobaa started heading in the direction of the Sultanate. The new building at Seeb, the Directorate General of Meteorology of Public Authority for Civil Aviation is bustling as experts are monitoring the tricky Ashobaa closely to analyse its next movement. The monitors depict the radar images as well as satellite images. Overpowering bigger images moved live on the gigantic screens on the wall. Another officer was ready with maps on his desk to analyse its path. Meanwhile, the representatives of the Sultanate of Oman Television and print media was in the studio and media room lined up with interviews with weather forecasters and meteorologists.
While Touring the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System the Minister of Information Dr Abdulmunim bin Mansour al Hasani, accompanied by the Chairman of Public Authority of Radio and Television Dr Abdullah al Harrasi spoke to the Observer, expressing his gratitude towards the team at NMHEWS for following the storm 24 hours in addition to handing out information to the media. "They have been working very hard to give the citizens and residents clear picture and accurate information about Ashobaa and its path," Dr Abdulmunim said. When asked about rumours that tend to circulate in social media, the minister of Infromation said, "We can see the hard work the professionals are executing here at the center. In addition, the mass media in Oman has strengthened the reputation of accuracy that is presented out from the centre whether it is Radio, Television or Print Media in addition to Oman News Agency.
When they follow the National Media and their social media then they are following the right and formal source of information. Of course this can only be done with the cooperation of all the media in the Sultanate," pointed out the Minister of Information. The NMHEWS project is now operational in time for the handling of the tropical storm Ashobaa. The weather forecaster Mahmood al Khayari said they have been monitoring the rains that have been received in South Sharqiyah coast indicating Sur and Masirah. "We expect more rains in the coming days. The amount of rain that has been recorded is 8.8 millimetre over Masirah," said Al Khayari. There is a chance for slight to moderate rain in Muscat he pointed out. "This rain would be indirect effect of the storm.
At 140 km from our coast we had been already effected by the convective clouds associated with the storm. So we are already under the influence of the storm," pointed out Al Khayari when asked about the rumours saying the storm is moving away from Oman. We are to experience instability in weather with Al Hajar effect as well. "Al Hajjar mountains have mechanical enhancement for the convictive clouds, which adds to the storm," added Al Khayari. Watching the monitor one can see the reduction of the wind speed to 30 to 40 knots. The decrease in the speed eventually will see the storm being downgraded said the weather expert.
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