A report in Oman Observer says:

A prototype seismic monitoring system, that could potentially form the centerpiece of a future tsunami warning system in the Sultanate, has now been installed off the Shinas coast.

This is something to cheer about! Sadly, there is no link to read the full story in their website.

MUSCAT — The atmospheric instability being caused by northerly winds approaching the Hajjar mountain region in Oman is a common occurrence during this time of the year, the Meteorological department said yesterday. This summer weather pattern is a normal activity during the year, the official added. The trough of low pressure centred over Iran will deepen by tomorrow to reach northern Oman, but the chances of the low pressure system being pushed into the Governorate of Muscat are very low, the official said.

The north-easterly wind is bringing humid air into the Interior region, which may cause light to moderate rains over the Hajjar ranges. However, chances are that the prevailing dry weather will weaken the low pressure system, the Met official pointed out. Formation of clouds is likely today and tomorrow over the Hajjar mountain ranges in the Interior, Dhahirah, Sharqiyah and south Batinah regions, the official said. The prevailing high temperature will, however, kill or weaken the low pressure system, the official noted. Meanwhile, strong winds causing sandstorm over Dhahirah region were reported, he added.

None of the weather predication models indicates the possibility of rains in Salalah in the next three days, the Met official said, adding that the present rains in Yemen were also the result of routine weather patterns during this time of the year. On two earlier occasions in recent history, the Sultanate experienced heavy rains in May. In May 1982, the Sultanate recorded widespread thunderstorm across the country.

In May 2002, Dhofar region was hit by a severe cyclonic storm which swept through Salalah city at speed ranging from 43 to 64 knots per hour. The 2002 cyclonic storm crossed over Dhofar region on May 10, claiming 14 lives who were involved in rescuing people trapped in wadi floods. The rainfall recorded during the cyclonic storm ranged between 58.6 mm in Salalah and 250 mm in Qairoon Hairiti. The Meteorological department had made accurate weather warnings on these two occasions.