Thousands flee Cyclone Gonu
From Times Wire Reports
Cyclone Gonu hit Oman’s central coast with strong winds and rain after thousands of residents fled to higher ground. Forecasters said the storm was on a course for southern Iran and the Persian Gulf.
Rain was heavy in the capital, Muscat, and nearby towns. But no serious damage was reported immediately.
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