High waves break on a seaside promenade in Muscat as Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman. Rescue teams had to help dozens of people leave their homes in some coastal areas. All photos: AFP
Women take pictures of high waves breaking on the seaside promenade in the Omani capital.
High waves break on the seaside promenade in Muscat. Oman declared a two-day national holiday on Sunday and Monday, urging people to stay indoors.
High waves break in Muscat. Some waves to hit the Omani coast were 12 metres high.
Some of the cyclone's winds reached 120 kilometres an hour.
High waves break on the Mutrah seaside promenade in Muscat.
High waves break on the Mutrah promenade in the Omani capital.
The popular seafront area of Mutrah is one of the worst-hit parts of Oman so far.
High waves break on the Mutrah seaside promenade in Muscat.
