Big storms hit the Gulf

A strong storm with winds of more than 200 km / h flooded into the Gulf, causing heavy rain in the capital Muscat, causing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The storm is now heading to northwest Iran, but the wind has dropped to about 175 km / g.

Tens of thousands of people along the coast and Oman's Masirah island were evacuated on June 6. In the capital Muscat, people are advised to stay indoors and cut off power while schools and offices are closed and prepared to welcome evacuees. Muscat International Airport is also suspended.

There is no information about damage or casualties. However, in Muscat, many areas were cut off when torrential rains caused the vision to be almost zero. According to the BBC correspondent in the Gulf, Typhoon Gonu caused strong winds and waves of up to 12m.

In Iran, hundreds of people living in coastal areas are also taken to higher lands. Authorities warned the storm could cause heavy rain, flash floods and high waves. According to an emergency official, all people living near the coast between the towns of Chahbahar and Konarak have been evacuated.

This is the strongest storm in the region in the past 60 years. The US military predicts the storm will weaken within the next 48-72 hours. However, weather experts also forecast heavy rain can cause flash floods when Typhoon Gonu approaches the southern coast of Iran.

Strong waves hit the coast in Muscat, Oman on July 5, 2007 (Photo: AP)

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