Weather Worsens, Several Atolls Still Under Yellow Alert

The National Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a Yellow Alert for additional atolls due to worsening weather conditions.

The MET office initially issued a White Alert from 10:15 am to 04:00 pm today, from N atoll to L atoll. Although a White Alert was issued for these atolls predicting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of 40 mph, a Yellow Alert was subsequently issued at 11:30 am from R atoll to Th atoll.

Once again, the MET office has just issued a Yellow Alert from HA atoll to V atoll, valid until 07:30 pm tonight. During the alert period, the MET office predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts up to 40 mph for these atolls.

The MET office stated that rain is expected across various parts of the country tonight, with heavy showers and thunderstorms likely in some islands. Winds are expected to blow from the east and northeast at speeds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching around 40 mph.

According to the MET office, seas will be moderately rough and rough during showers. Wave heights are estimated to be between 4 to 7 feet. Swell waves are also expected to affect some areas.

Due to the bad weather, the MET office has urged everyone to be cautious of the weather conditions.