Update 7:30 am | The direct effects of Shaheen on the capital, Muscat, and huge amounts of rain in the coming hours

Weather of Arabia - The direct effects of the tropical situation, Shaheen, began on the capital, Muscat, in the form of heavy rain and strong winds, as the cyclone's center continued to progress towards the coasts overlooking the Sea of Oman.

It is expected that cyclone Shaheen will push large amounts of rain clouds and strong winds towards the governorates of Muscat, North and South Al Batinah, and later towards the governorates of Al Buraimi and North Al Dakhiliyah, bringing with it torrential rains and floods.

Sea waves are also currently rising in all beaches overlooking the Sea of Oman, with expectations that the waves will rise further in the coming hours with the intensification of the effects of the tropical situation.