Rain and floods

Muscat had torrential rain today causing, as usual in a desert country, instant floods and a sharp drop in temperature.

A small water cascade in Muscat after rain
A small water cascade in Muscat after rain

Fortunately it was over almost as quickly as it started so even those without a 4X4 could get on the road again.

Rain floods the streets in Muscat
Rain floods the streets in Muscat

Author: Tony Walsh

Tony Walsh - author and tour leader through Arabia