Gonu lashes across Oman

Cyclone Gonu, reaching a level 5 category is lashing across Oman wreaking damage, flooding large areas. From news reports seen recently, some 15 people, are believed to have been washed away. Many more are stranded in buildings as the downpour continues. Rescue efforts are hampered due to storng winds, and helicopters are not able help the stranded. The city has been without electricty or with intermittent electricity since the cyclone hit.

I searched the internet for some blogs from Oman and found one which gives a first hand account of living in a city under severe hurricane threat.......
                                                     Sleepless in Muscat


I haven't been able to contact a friend in Muscat.....but a first-hand account promised after I reach him. Here's to hoping that he hasn't been affected in any way and is safe with his family and the rest of Oman.