tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post7725162228519931566..comments2024-03-27T11:21:40.742+04:00Comments on Muscat Confidential: Cyclone Phet departs Oman, finally. Headed solidly for Pakistan. Beware lots of flooding still could come as rain continues and wadis keep flowing.Undercover Dragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-67425891318508603312010-06-06T22:51:50.759+04:002010-06-06T22:51:50.759+04:00LOL @: "I'm not complaining, I'm not ...LOL @: "I'm not complaining, I'm not allowed to buy property here."Omani Princess (not Omani...yet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11738377563210269837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-13843877064505963492010-06-06T12:56:48.151+04:002010-06-06T12:56:48.151+04:00I'm slightly confused as to how we have screwe...I'm slightly confused as to how we have screwed up the weather systems of this planet.<br /><br />The last 50 years have seen a decrease in the number of hurricanes.<br /><br />And how more rain for Oman can be seen as a bad thing for Oman I'll never know.<br /><br />What has been screwed up in Oman is proper town planning. The fact that proper hydro studies have not been commissioned is negligent at the least. I am not complaining I'm not allowed to buy property here.<br /><br />HumpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-71646590212461206762010-06-06T05:57:49.836+04:002010-06-06T05:57:49.836+04:00Muscat used to have considerably more rain 20 or 3...Muscat used to have considerably more rain 20 or 30 years ago than now, Wadi Kabir (in Ruwi) would flood several times each winter and you only have to look at the Muscat / Muttrah dams to realize that the authorities were concerned about flooding. <br />Then Qurm Heights was the western extent of coastal Muscat ; low lying areas were built on later - in the late 80s Shatti al Qurm - mid 90s Ghubra and Azaiba.<br /><br />Its not possible to leave out the numerous Cyclones that Oman has had in the past. Most track in around Masirah to Duqm. For the sake of brevity only highlights listed <br /><br />Muscat and Northern Omans Cyclone in 1890 swept up from Muscat towards Nizwa, lifting up entire fields of date trees. <br /><br />Masirah Cyclone in 1977 damaged the then new BBC relay station. <br /><br />Salalah one in 2002 was memorable for me as I was in Salam Street watching shop sign boards fly into the skyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-59066870009626793322010-06-05T22:50:40.451+04:002010-06-05T22:50:40.451+04:00Just shows to what a great extent we've screwe...Just shows to what a great extent we've screwed up the weather systems of the planet.<br /><br />Oman used to get rain once in 2 - 3 years once upon a time.<br /><br />Flooding in 2007, 2010....makes you think about the gravity of the situation really. Ridiculous. <br /><br />Hope that Pakistan isnt pounded too badly.kapilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-76898093646013162612010-06-05T16:09:56.343+04:002010-06-05T16:09:56.343+04:00Flooding in Ghubera, Qurum is a serious issue. The...Flooding in Ghubera, Qurum is a serious issue. The projects initiated for the purpose after GONU, needs dragon analysis! Meanwhile theories circulating pre-Gonu of Oman not suffering natural disaster because of its piousness is completely out of window! Most deaths are because of Wadi crossing by Omanis and electrocution to poor expats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-9853874357054931942010-06-05T08:50:33.442+04:002010-06-05T08:50:33.442+04:00Not true. The desalination plant is working at ful...Not true. The desalination plant is working at full capacity, and recieves a full compliment of natural gas from Yibal.Karimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-3492570369233610582010-06-05T08:38:43.715+04:002010-06-05T08:38:43.715+04:00Any news on the dam out by SQ uni anyone?Any news on the dam out by SQ uni anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-570128180896132042010-06-04T22:09:29.997+04:002010-06-04T22:09:29.997+04:00Just got an sms that a part of the desalination pl...Just got an sms that a part of the desalination plant is downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com