Port of Salalah prepares for Cyclone Luban

Update October 14: The Port of Salalah has temporarily halted all operations, with the exception of safety and security, due to warnings from local authorities about tropical storm Luban.

The Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) warned that the Dhofar Governorate is likely to be affected by heavy rain and fresh winds that could result in flash floods.

PACA advised residents to take precautions and to avoid low lying areas, wadi’s and to not venture into the sea.