Overall Orange alert Tropical Cyclone for MEKUNU-18
in Oman

Impact

Tropical Cyclone MEKUNU-18 can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the maximum sustained wind speed,exposed population and vulnerability.

Meteorological source HWRF
Exposed countries Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Somalia
Exposed population 220 thousand in Category 1 or higher
Maximum wind speed 161 km/h
Maximum storm surge 0.6 m (25 May 18:15 UTC)
Vulnerability Medium (Oman)

GDACS Score

GDACS alert score for Tropical Cyclones is 0.5 (GREEN Alert), 1.5 (ORANGE Alert), 2.5 (RED Alert)
For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Wind Storm surge Rainfall GDACS score
HWRF Current 161 km/h 0.6 m n.a. 1.5
HWRF Overall 156 km/h 0.4 m n.a. 1.5

Maximum winds, storm surge, rainfall (Current: over the next 72 h, Overall: entire TC track)

Wind

156 km/h

Up to 220 thousand in Category 1 strength or higher (see SSHS)



Wind exposed population - AoIs

Estimations based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 06:00 UTC
CategoryCountryPopulation 
CAT. 2Oman702
+
Oman617 
Other countries85 
CAT. 1Oman, Yemen220,046
+
Oman216,311 
Yemen3,571 
Other countries164 
Tropical StormIran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Somalia257,766
+
Iran08 
Saudi Arabia115,024 
Oman65,970 
Yemen65,409 
Other countries465 
Somalia10,890 

See TC classification SSHS


Wind Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Winds (km/h) Pop in Cat. 1 or higher TS Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Cat. 5 Countries
GREEN 1 22 May 2018 00:00 194 - - - - - - -
GREEN 2 22 May 2018 06:00 132 - - - - - - -
GREEN 3 22 May 2018 12:00 129 - - - - - - -
GREEN 4 22 May 2018 18:00 140 - - - - - - -
GREEN 5 23 May 2018 00:00 166 - - - - - - -
GREEN 6 23 May 2018 06:00 156 - - - - - - -
ORANGE 7 23 May 2018 12:00 156 - - - - - - -
GREEN 8 23 May 2018 18:00 148 - - - - - - -
GREEN 9 24 May 2018 00:00 176 - - - - - - -
GREEN 10 24 May 2018 06:00 138 - - - - - - -
GREEN 11 24 May 2018 12:00 178 - - - - - - -
GREEN 12 24 May 2018 18:00 146 - - - - - - -
ORANGE 13 25 May 2018 00:00 154 - - - - - - -
ORANGE 14 25 May 2018 06:00 161 220 thousand
- - - Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Other countries, Somalia
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Impact estimation for the next 72h




Rain exposed population - AoIs

No exposed population (greater than 50mm) based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 06:00 UTC

Rain Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Rainfall (mm) Pop >100mm or higher 50-100 100-250 250-500 500-750 750-1000 >1000 Countries
Blue 1 22 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 2 22 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 3 22 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 4 22 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 5 23 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 6 23 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 7 23 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 8 23 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 9 24 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 10 24 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 11 24 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 12 24 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 13 25 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 14 25 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -




Impact estimation for the next 72h

StormSurge

0.6 m

The maximum Storm surge height is  0.6m in Araft, Oman. This height is estimated for 25 May 2018 18:15 UTC .

The JRC has developed an experimental global storm surge model, which is run after each advisory issued by the regional tropical cyclone centres. The calculations are published about 20 minutes after a new advisory is detected by GDACS. The calculations identify the populated places affected by storm surge up to three days in advance, using the forecasted track. When forecasts change, the associated storm surge changes too and alert levels may go up or down. All links, data, statistics and maps refer to the latest available calculation. If the calculation for the last advisory is not completed, the latest available calculation is shown.

Storm Surge Exposed population - AoIs


Storm Surge Exposed locations

Calculation based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 06:00 UTC
    
Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Storm surge height (m)
25 May 2018 18:15 Araft Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Salalah Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Al Kathir Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Sudh Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 14:45 Taqah Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 14:15 Mughsayl Oman  0.5
25 May 2018 10:00 Al Fatk Yemen  0.5
25 May 2018 10:00 Damqawt Yemen  0.5
25 May 2018 07:15 Tabut Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 07:15 Hayrut Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 08:30 Nishtun Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 06:45 Sadh Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 07:30 Abd Allah Gharib Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 07:30 Jarub Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Dhalqut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Al Kharifut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Safqut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 15:00 Marbat Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 08:30 Qashlu Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 08:30 Qadub Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 08:30 Hadiboh Yemen  0.4
25 May 2018 09:30 Ceelaayo Somalia  0.4
25 May 2018 09:30 Bender Siyaada Somalia  0.4
25 May 2018 11:15 Bereeda Somalia  0.4
25 May 2018 11:15 Tooxin Somalia  0.4
25 May 2018 15:15 Kharfat Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 07:00 Ghubbah Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 16:15 Qishn Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 16:15 Saqr Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 16:15 Boho Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 16:15 Wareegsimo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 09:15 Caluula Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 06:30 Hasik Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 07:15 Lakba Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 07:15 Sawqirah Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 07:15 Lakabi Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 19:30 Mach Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 09:45 Qusayir Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 09:45 Sarar Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 20:15 Dhurbo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 20:15 Bandar Murcaayo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 20:15 Geesaley Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 20:15 Abo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 06:30 Haswayn Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 10:15 Aiesloho Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 11:00 Qaysad Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 17:30 Al Mukalla Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 17:30 Al Juwaibiyat Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 17:30 Al-Raiyan Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 08:45 Al Faydami Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 09:30 Xaafuun Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 08:45 Bargaal Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 09:30 Jadib Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 09:30 Hauf Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 08:00 Al Qumrah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:00 Itab Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:30 Fararah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 14:15 Cadayo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 Al Haibala Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 'Ain Ba Ma'bad Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 'Ain al-Juwairi Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:15 Ascira Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 10:30 Boosaaso Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 10:30 Marero Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Burum Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Fuwwah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:00 Mandvi India  0.2
26 May 2018 00:00 Laasqoray Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 16:00 Lamba India  0.2
25 May 2018 16:00 Miyani India  0.2
25 May 2018 09:45 Qandala Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 09:45 Botiala Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Bandar Jedid Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 18:45 Quwayrah Oman  0.2
26 May 2018 01:15 Hundegal Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Hadeytacawl Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Sabawanaag Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Biyafoge Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Sheikh Ali Idris Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 01:45 Buro Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Raida Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Hasana Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Musaina'a Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:45 Bacaad Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 18:45 Aantaara Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 11:30 Sala Gon Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 11:30 Hurdiyo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 Siqirah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 07:15 Kinshia Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 07:15 Kilmia Yemen  0.2
28 May 2018 06:00 Ghuar Mota India  0.2
25 May 2018 09:30 Tamnum Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Sharkhat Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Mursays Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Dawwah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Dafiyat Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Dhuwwah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Shiinzi Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 15:15 Madhi India  0.2
25 May 2018 10:15 Miji Oman  0.2
26 May 2018 16:00 Al Bahiyah Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 05:30 Jiwani Pakistan  0.2
25 May 2018 16:15 Qulansiyah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 15:00 Jilah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Masqat Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Al Bustan Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Yiti Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 As Sifah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 13:00 Daghmar Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 13:00 Dibab Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 13:00 Bimmah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 13:00 Fins Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 Al Khawwari Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 Manifah Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 17:15 Okha India  0.2
25 May 2018 17:15 Aramda India  0.2
25 May 2018 19:15 Bandar-e Dargaham Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 19:15 Dogerdan Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 19:15 Qeshm Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 19:15 Bandar Abbas Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 01:30 Zulumah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Maallah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Al Mansuri Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Khormaksar Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Kraytar Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 'Adan Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 17:15 Maydh Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 08:45 Goth Lashkari Pakistan  0.2
25 May 2018 10:15 Gishub Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 10:15 Steroh Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 12:45 Qa'wa Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 16:45 Deh-Cabo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 As Saffaniyah Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 16:30 Dwarka India  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Lughaye Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 15:15 Al Mabrak Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 15:15 Hisn Bal'id Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 13:45 Shaqra Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 10:45 Harag Jid Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Ras Muari Pakistan  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Goth Haji Muhammad Pakistan  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Bandar-e Band-e Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Bandar Suflin Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Basaidu Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Dustku Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 16:00 Balhaf Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:15 As Sufal Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:00 Al Khaluf Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 08:00 Filim Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 14:45 Madinat ash Shab Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 14:45 'Imran Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:30 Mulaax Beyle Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 08:45 Bhogat India  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Dagah Gudud Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 15:00 Ash Shihr Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Ad Dasma' Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Al Kuwayt Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Shumaymah Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 11:30 Mutra Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 20:45 Ghadir Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 00:45 Hubaris Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 11:15 Khird Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 11:15 Hami Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:30 Dhafghan Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 17:00 Al Hawrah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Az Zawr Kuwait  0.2
26 May 2018 16:30 Saylac Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 11:45 Bu Lifiyat United Arab Emirates  0.2
25 May 2018 17:15 Suthri India  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Hais Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 12:00 Tarif United Arab Emirates  0.2
25 May 2018 21:00 Dauli Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 14:45 Nafun Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:00 Baarbacadle Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 21:00 Eyl Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 21:00 Daga Laha Uein Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 13:00 Jazirah United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Hajaf Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 11:45 Loyado Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 11:45 Takhushih Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 18:45 Carmaale Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 12:15 Fagal Djibouti  0.1
26 May 2018 12:15 Khor Angar Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Irqah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 14:15 'Ag Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Sam Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Beris Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 19:00 Shaikh Ahmad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 19:00 Al Hanad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 15:00 Bola Cohuan Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 17:15 Pusht Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 17:15 Pesabandar Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Pahel Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Bandar-e Laft Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Laft Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Payi Pusht Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 15:30 Bi'r Qa'ati Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 15:30 Al 'Aws Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 17:30 Bullaxaar Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 17:30 Geeri Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 18:30 Ari Adeso Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 16:45 Djibouti Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Rehayto Eritrea  0.1
25 May 2018 17:30 Mayyun Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Gadechi India  0.1
26 May 2018 02:45 Berbera Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 02:45 Batalaale Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 01:00 Anteral Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Al Funaytis Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 18:15 Gaalacoodday Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 19:45 Muqaibirah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 14:15 Chatleh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Bir Ali Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Al Funnayhil Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 23:45 As Sirab Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:15 Shuwayr Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:15 Duqm Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 13:30 Bandarbeyla Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Eddi Gellei Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Nait Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Ghalat Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Sharkh Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 15:30 Darimoh Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Seyara Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 18:15 Al Kalban Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 18:15 'Urf Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 18:15 Hiql Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 09:15 Ramlah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 09:15 Quryat Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 17:15 Pishukan Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Mina Abd Allah Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 15:30 Ormara Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:00 Muhammad 'Ali Bin Fatha Sumana Yemen  0.1
27 May 2018 12:45 Midi Yemen  0.1
27 May 2018 12:45 Al Kharamilah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Ad'ami Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Bu Taheri Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Emamzadeh Shah Abdolah Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Bandar-e Deylam Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:30 Pasni Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Mina Said Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 09:00 Sib Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 09:00 Mawalis Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 09:00 Azaiba Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 09:00 Mina' al Fahl Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 23:15 Hormoz Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 17:30 Murad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Lilitin Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 10:00 Al Marfa United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Derangu Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Bir Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 16:15 Ankhor Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Al Mudayq Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Masnaah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Bu 'Abali Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Abu 'Abali Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Suwadi al Batsa' Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Billa Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 11:45 Tadjoura Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 16:30 Berizak Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Konarak Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Tis Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Chah Bahar Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Ahmadizeh Iran  0.1
27 May 2018 20:15 Bada Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 06:15 Al Ashkharah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 06:15 Al Jumaylah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Sonmiani Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:00 Dhubab Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 11:45 Al Fanatir Saudi Arabia  0.1
26 May 2018 19:30 Khowr Rapch Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Manfadh al Khafji Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Ras all Khafji Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:45 Al Mish ab Saudi Arabia  0.1
26 May 2018 18:45 Khadra' Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 18:45 As Suwayq Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Tawi Bedi Guish Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 13:00 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates  0.1
26 May 2018 16:15 Murayjat Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 16:15 Barka Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Hesar Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 21:00 Manumah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Denouda Digdiglei Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 00:00 Sur Masirah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 00:00 Maghilah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Naka Kharari Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Gadani Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 20:15 Culli Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Ramleh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Jezireh-ye Abbasak Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 17:30 Keti Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 18:15 Gwadar Pakistan  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Dorri Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Pozm Tiab Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Machan Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Al Jubayl Industrial City Saudi Arabia  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Bushehr Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Heleylah Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 10:45 Ras-e Halieh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 14:45 Arzeni Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 15:45 Had Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 10:30 Kalat Pakistan  0.1
26 May 2018 10:30 Makola Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 23:00 Umm Said Qatar  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Isa Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:00 Quddam Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:45 Bang Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 08:15 Ar Ruways United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Hisn Diba United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Haffah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 12:00 Obock Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Al Wakrah Qatar  0.1
25 May 2018 23:15 Larak Kuhi Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 07:45 Dasah United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Ad Dawhah Qatar  0.1
26 May 2018 01:00 Matrah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 05:15 Zahr United Arab Emirates  0.1