She added that: "This phenomenon of hanging laundry can be seen among the expat workers in residential neighbourhoods Muscat, which needs to be stopped immediately." On Tuesday, the Municipality announced that people who hang their laundry to dry in the
balconies could face a hefty fine ranging from OMR50-OMR5000.
The municipality stated that although the number of people drying laundry in
balconies is less it is quite prevalent in some areas than others.
Every year, more gardens and
balconies are catching the eye and the competition is getting stronger .
"Don't take unnecessary risks around
balconies, particularly if you're under the influence of drink or drugs.
Travel operators TUI and Jet2 have ordered hotels not to put guests in rooms with
balconies where the barrier is lower than 1.1m high, or where there are gaps in the railings that could be used for climbing.
It follows the deaths of a number of young people who died after falling or jumping from
balconies.
Three Brits tried to leap from
balconies into pools.
Summary: Authorities urged residents to be cautious while storing materials in the
balconies.
He urged residents to be vigilant and ensure they kept their windows and
balconies stay closed.
The flyers appear to encourage holidaymakers to risk their lives by leaping from
balconies, featuring the hashtag #BALCONINGISFUN.
Presenter Frances Tophill joined in with the transformation of three
balconies into a cottage garden, tropical paradise and an edible balcony at WM Housing's Fillingham Court, Fillingham Close.