Eastern trough expected to bring rain and thunderstorms across Oman

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is likely to be affected by an eastern trough starting Monday evening, August 17, 2026, and continuing for several days. According to Oman Meteorology, forecasts indicate the possibility of local cloud formations developing over the Al Hajar Mountains during the coming days, coinciding with the Sultanate of Oman being affected by an eastern trough, which may support the chances of cloud formations developing and becoming active in some areas.