Guno

Guno damages in Oman amount to over US$3 billion

Damages caused by cyclone Guno in Oman cost between 1.25 to 1.5 billion Omani riyals (US$3.25 to US$3.9 billion) according to initial estimates issued by the Omani national economy ministry.

According to the ministry, damages sustained by infrastructure alone could come up to one billion Omani Riyals (US$2.6 billion). An official source told the Omani News Agency (ONA) that the ministry is following the orders of Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Of Oman and is doing its best to assist citizens and residents to overcome losses caused by the cyclone and to restore the infrastructure. MORE

Guno Cyclon reach Muscat

guno cyclon reach muscat,those pics taken at 8,30 this morning oman time 6/6/07 from sultan center parking and from city plaza parking in qurum city the flow started from the valleys(wadis),the main road will be soon covered by the flow,it is windy and rain did not stop since last night... MORE

Guno hits in Oman

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The Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and Royal Oman Police (ROP) and other authorities have declared a state of emergency. The category 5.5 cyclone Gonu is expected to hit the coast near Masirah Island by tomorrow night or early morning on Thursday. Masirah's population is estimated at 7,000 who have been evacuated to mainland. Gonu could whip up maximum sustained winds in the region of 185 - 200 km/h for a minute!