Rain expected in northern and central atolls today as well: MET

The National Meteorological Service has stated that rain is expected in various parts of the northern and central atolls today as well.

The agency forecasted that it will rain in the northern and central atolls today, and heavy rainfall is also possible in some islands of the region. It also stated that some southern islands will experience showers.

The MET Office stated that winds will blow from the south and southwest at speeds between 3 to 10 miles per hour in the southern atolls, and from the southwest and west at speeds between 8 to 18 miles per hour in other areas. It also stated that winds may gust up to approximately 30 miles per hour during squalls.

According to the MET Office, the southern seas will be relatively calm today. Wave heights are estimated to be between 1-3 feet.

The MET Office also forecasted that seas in other parts of the Maldives will be moderately rough today, with wave heights between 2-5 feet.