Do not camp or park cars in dried out river beds

Heavy rainfall can easily cause areas to be flooded. This is especially the case in areas with unregular rainfall. In the desert, dried out river beds which are called wadi in Arab language can turn into raging torrents within moments. Local people but also tourists regularly get surprised and killed by the approaching water. Be aware of the danger when entering or driving in dried out river beds. Never set up your tent and do not park your car in wadis.

The picture shows a destroyed road after heavy rainfalls in the Sultanate of Oman.