A white alert has been issued for 10 atolls due to bad weather.
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a white alert from N Atoll to F Atoll from 03:00 PM this afternoon until 09:00 PM tonight.
White alert issued for 10 atolls due to bad weather
The alert issued by the MET office states that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in these atolls during the alert period. It also forecasts winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour during squalls.
The weather forecast published for until 10:00 AM tomorrow morning states that rain is expected in various areas, with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in some islands. Winds are expected to blow from the northeast and east at speeds between 8 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching up to 35 miles per hour during squalls.
Seas are expected to be moderately rough and rough during squalls, with wave heights estimated between 3 to 6 feet.
The meteorological service has urged everyone to be cautious of the weather, forecasting that the current rainy conditions affecting the Maldives are expected to clear up after next Wednesday.
