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Oman cyclone guide

The National Committee for Emergency Management coordinates Oman's national response to emergencies such as cyclones. The Directorate General of Meteorology at the Civil Aviation Authority runs the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, which issues cyclone and weather warnings. Oman's emergency number is 9999. Oman is on this one page.

Checked on October 10, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the National Committee for Emergency Management. In an emergency, call 9999.

What to know in Oman

  • Oman's Directorate General of Meteorology says that most cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal weaken after landfall, and that the chances of the Arabian Sea and Oman being directly affected by cyclones are low. Cyclones can still strike, so follow official warnings.
  • Cyclone Shaheen made landfall on the Al Batinah coast at Al-Musannah on 3 October 2021 as a Category 1 cyclone. The Directorate General of Meteorology reports that, according to the National Committee for Emergency Management, 12 deaths were recorded due to flooding. This is a past event.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 9999 The Oman government portal lists 9999 as the emergency number.
Water emergency 1442 As listed on the Oman government portal, which also lists 80070008 as the electricity emergency number.
Directorate General of Meteorology +968-2435-4436 Customer service line. Also 24354437, 24354433, and 24354435. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Oman Meteorology warnings: Official weather and marine warnings. Check the date on each one. Website.
  • Oman Meteorology tropical cyclones: Cyclone information and articles from the Directorate General of Meteorology. Website.

National resources

  • Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (هيئة الدفاع المدني والإسعاف): The authority's site, in Arabic. Its English name is translated here; the site shows only the Arabic name. Website.
  • Oman government portal, emergency numbers: The government's list of emergency numbers. Website.

For state agencies across the country, see the official sources page.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

No national standing shelter list was confirmed for this page. Follow the National Committee for Emergency Management and official announcements to learn where to go.

Radio, TV and weather

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Official forecasts

  • Directorate General of Meteorology, Civil Aviation Authority: Oman's national weather service and home of the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center. Customer service lines also 24354437, 24354433, and 24354435. Phone: +968-2435-4436. Website.
  • India Meteorological Department, Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre New Delhi: The regional forecast centre for cyclones in the North Indian Ocean. Use it as a second source after the national weather service. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.