Today's Weather: Rain and thunderstorms expected across various regions

The Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that rain and thunderstorms are expected across various parts of the country today.

The Met Office stated that winds will blow from the south and southwest at speeds between 5 to 15 miles per hour. It is also estimated that winds may gust up to approximately 30 miles per hour during showers.

Furthermore, seas are expected to be generally slight, becoming moderately rough during showers. Wave heights are estimated to be between 2 to 5 feet.

Due to bad weather, a white alert was issued for the northern region early this morning. The alert, issued from HA to B atoll, estimated heavy rain with thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour in the area. While the alert expired at 10:15, there are currently no weather alerts issued for any region.