Rough Seas Expected Across All Parts of the Maldives Tonight

The Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that seas will be rough across all parts of the Maldives tonight.

Forecasting the weather, the agency said southern seas will be moderately rough, becoming rough during squalls. Furthermore, seas in the central and northern atolls will be rough. Wave heights are estimated at 3-5 feet in the southern atolls, while in the northern and central Maldives, wave heights are estimated at 4-7 feet.

The Maldives Meteorological Service said rain is expected in various parts of the country tonight, with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in some islands. Winds will blow from the west and northwest at 8 to 18 mph in the southern atolls, and at 13 to 23 mph in the central and northern atolls. Winds may gust up to 40 mph during squalls, the agency added.

Due to bad weather, a White Alert has been issued from Haa Alifu Atoll to Meemu Atoll until 12:00 tonight.