ABU DHABI 15 October 2018: After bringing in heavy rains to coastal Oman, especially in Salalah area, the former ‘Super Cyclone’ Luban has been downgraded to a ‘Tropical Storm’.
Luban is expected to weaken to low pressure, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
”The depression, located at a latitude 16.4 N and longitude 51.5 E is moving at speed 17 km / h and wind speed around the center is reaching 40 to 60 km / h,” said the NCM in its latest update on Luban, said Wam.
With regards to expected influence over the country, the NCM said the depression may end during the upcoming 12 hours. The NCM is closely monitoring the situation on the hour and will provide updates accordingly.