What's happened
Tropical cyclone Tej causes fatalities, injuries, and displacement in Yemen and Oman.
Why it matters
The impact of tropical cyclone Tej on Yemen and Oman has resulted in fatalities, injuries, and displacement, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events.
What the papers say
Gulf News reports on the issuance of a 'Thunder Rain' alert in Oman, warning of heavy rain, downdraft winds, and poor visibility. The Guardian provides a detailed forecast of the cyclone's path and its expected impact on Yemen, emphasizing the significant rainfall and flooding threat. Both sources highlight the fatalities, injuries, and displacement caused by the cyclone in Yemen, underscoring the severity of the situation.
How we got here
Tropical cyclone Tej intensified in the Arabian Sea, prompting precautionary measures and closures in Oman. The storm made landfall in Yemen, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and displacement, as well as significant rainfall and flooding.
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Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the country shares land borders with the United Arab E
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The Dhofar Governorate is the largest of the 11 Governorates in the Sultanate of Oman in terms of area. It lies in Southern Oman, on the eastern border with Yemen's Al Mahrah Governorate.
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A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain or squalls.
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Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula, occupying 527,970 square kilometres.