A Tale of Shaheen’s Cyclone Consequences in Al Khaboura City, Oman

Ruheili, Amna Al

doi:10.3390/w14030340

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“…10 , 13 The damage generated was mostly observed in Al Musannah, As Suwaiq, 10 Al Khabourah, and Saham. 14 We postulate that residents of these states living this traumatic event could be the most affected physically and mentally and this warrants further research.…”

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The Impact of the 2021 Cyclone Shaheen on the Mental Health of Affected Omanis

Joseph¹,

Natarajan²,

Farsi³

et al. 2023

Oman Med J

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Objectives: Nine strong cyclones have been recorded in Oman in the last 50 years, the last being tropical cyclone Shaheen in October 2021, in the northern Oman area. The aim of our study was to determine the relationship between property loss and the mental health of residents after cyclone Shaheen. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among Omani citizens living in areas affected by cyclone Shaheen three to six months post-cyclone. In an online, self-reported questionnaire, we assessed the loss of participants’ properties due to the cyclone and the impact on their perceived mental health. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and associations between demographics, loss of properties, and mental health were performed. Results: Of 440 participants, 79.3% had their houses directly damaged by the cyclone and 90.7% had their outside properties damaged. Most of the respondents reported that they suffered from mental health symptoms in the months following the cyclone. Women, people with a lower socioeconomic status, the unemployed, and those without a university degree were associated with poorer mental health outcomes. Mental health was significantly lower for respondents whose properties were mostly affected by the cyclone. Conclusions: With scant knowledge about how cyclones directly affect Omanis’ mental health, the results of this study are paramount for the planning of psychological care services to improve the country’s response to extreme weather events.

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confidence: 92%

The Impact of the 2021 Cyclone Shaheen on the Mental Health of Affected Omanis

Joseph¹,

Natarajan²,

Farsi³

et al. 2023

Oman Med J

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“…In the pluvial assessment of urban flood risk, this study employs the inVEST Urban Flood Risk Mitigation (UFRM) model to evaluate runoff generation and retention at the catchment scale. The UFRM model, previously applied in diverse global contexts ranging from Europe [50,51] to the Middle East [52,53] and Southern Asia [54,55], was pivotal in the Ile-de-France Evaluation Services Ecosystemiques (IDEFESE) project. This initiative, spearheaded by various French national institutions, sought to discern the protective role of ecosystems against flood risk across Paris, thereby informing future urban planning strategies [56].…”

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Small Island City Flood Risk Assessment: The Case of Kingston, Jamaica

Rivosecchi,

Singh

2023

Water

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Jamaica has had over 200 floods in the past 50 years, causing significant human and economic losses. Kingston has often caused the most damage due to its high population density and capital exposure. Kingston is crucial to the country’s socio-economic stability, and climate change is increasing flood risk, but a local-scale assessment of its flood risk is unavailable. This study fills this gap in the literature by using two models of the integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (inVEST) suite to qualitatively assess Kingston metropolitan pluvial and coastal flood risk. Key locations like Kingston Container Terminal and downtown Kingston are at high coastal flood risk, according to the results. The study also shows that sea level rise (117%) and habitat loss (104%) will increase the highly exposed area. Instead of hard-engineering coastal protection, this study suggests investing in nature-based and ecoengineering solutions to improve coastal resilience and ecosystem services. The urban flood assessment finds downtown, particularly the Mountview and Minor catchments, at high risk due to poor runoff retention and high population density. To fully address downtown pluvial flood risk, structural social reforms are needed. To reduce short-term flood risk, local authorities should consider targeted adaptation measures. These may include maintaining the drainage gully system and reducing surface runoff in uphill downtown areas. Thus, this study seeks to inform Kingston urban planners about risk distribution and suggest adaptation measures to improve flood resilience.

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“…Similarly to Gonu, it charted an unusual path, from east to west, at the northernmost regions of the Arabian Sea, very close to the Iranian coastline. Eventually, this cyclone entered the Gulf of Oman and made its landfall on the shoreline of Al Khaburah in northern Oman, classified as a category 1 intensity cyclone on 3 October 2021 [12]. Coastal towns such as Al Suwayq and Saham were severely affected by a combination of storm surges and flash flooding.…”

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Investigation of the Synoptic and Dynamical Characteristics of Cyclone Shaheen (2021) and Its Influence on the Omani Coastal Region

Katsafados,

Saviolakis,

Varlas

et al. 2024

Atmosphere

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Tropical Cyclone Shaheen (TCS), originating in the Arabian Sea on 30 September 2021, followed an east-to-west trajectory and made landfall as a category-1 cyclone in northern Oman on 3 October 2021, causing severe floods and damages before dissipating in the United Arab Emirates. This study aims to analyze the synoptic and dynamical conditions influencing Shaheen’s genesis and evolution. Utilizing ERA5 reanalysis data, SEVIRI-EUMETSAT imagery, and Sorbonne University Atmospheric Forecasting System (SUAFS) outputs, it was found that Shaheen manifested as a warm-core cyclone with moderate vertical wind shear within the eyewall. Distinctive features included a trajectory aligned with rising sea surface temperatures and increased specific humidity levels at 700 hPa in the Arabian Sea. As Shaheen approached the Gulf of Oman, a significant increase in rainfall rates occurred, correlated with variations in sea surface temperatures and vertical wind shear. Comparative analysis between SUAFS and ERA5 data revealed a slight northward shift in the SUAFS track and landfall. Advance warnings highlighted heavy rainfall, rough seas, and strong winds. This study provides valuable insights into the meteorological factors contributing to Shaheen’s formation and impact.

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A Tale of Shaheen’s Cyclone Consequences in Al Khaboura City, Oman

Cited by 10 publications

References 52 publications

The Impact of the 2021 Cyclone Shaheen on the Mental Health of Affected Omanis

The Impact of the 2021 Cyclone Shaheen on the Mental Health of Affected Omanis

Small Island City Flood Risk Assessment: The Case of Kingston, Jamaica

Investigation of the Synoptic and Dynamical Characteristics of Cyclone Shaheen (2021) and Its Influence on the Omani Coastal Region

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