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3 citizens injured in Oman lightning strike

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Muscat - Deep air depression in the Arabian Gulf causing heavy rain and strong winds.

Published: Sun 10 Nov 2019, 9:19 AM

Updated: Sun 10 Nov 2019, 2:09 PM

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Three Gulf nationals were injured in a lightning strike on Saturday in Oman.
According to a statement issued by the Royal Oman Police, the three Omani citizens were hit by lightning in Sohar.
Also read: Some schools in UAE close due to bad weather

"One of them is in a critical stage and we have transferred the person to Sohar hospital," ROP said in a statement.



Due to deep air depression in the Arabian Gulf, Oman has also been experiencing heavy rainfall, thunderstorm - along with UAE - in its North Al Batinah region.
Police in Oman have urged motorists to take caution when driving during rainy weather.



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