The Maldives Meteorological Service has predicted rain and thunderstorms across various parts of the country today.
The agency stated that heavy rain is also likely in some islands.
Rain continues today, winds may reach 45 mph during squalls: MET
Winds are expected to blow from the southwest and west at 13 to 23 mph in northern and central atolls, and at 10 to 20 mph in southern atolls. The MET office also stated that winds may gust up to approximately 45 mph during squalls.
The MET office predicts rough seas today as well. Seas in the northern and central atolls will be rough, with wave heights estimated at 5-8 feet. In the southern atolls, seas will be moderately rough, becoming rough during squalls, with wave heights estimated at 3-6 feet.
Due to the rainy weather, the MET office issued a White Alert from N to L atoll at 07:15 in the morning. The alert, valid until 13:00, predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms, with winds gusting up to 40 mph during squalls in these atolls.
