The Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that various parts of the country will experience rain today, with thunderstorms expected in some islands.
The Meteorological Service has now extended the weather alerts issued for the entire Maldives, forecasting strong winds and rough seas.
The National Meteorological Service currently has a yellow alert in effect from HA. Atoll to V. Atoll. The alert has been extended until 11:00 am, forecasting winds between 25 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour during showers, and very rough seas.
A white alert is currently issued for the other atolls of the Maldives. The white alert from V. Atoll to Addu City has been extended until 01:30 pm. The white alert for these atolls was extended forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms. Additionally, winds are expected to be between 19 to 24 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour during showers, and rough seas.
While the Met Office has forecast rough seas for all areas today, it stated that tidal swells are likely to affect some islands during high tide. Wave heights are estimated to be 5-8 feet.
With weather alerts issued for all areas of the Maldives, the Met Office has requested everyone to be cautious of the weather.
