A white alert has been issued for Dhaalu, Thaa, and Laamu atolls.
The white alert for these three atolls is effective from 15:30 to 19:30. The alert was issued forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms. It is also predicted that winds will gust up to 35 miles per hour during showers.
Forecasting strong winds, the National Meteorological Service issued a white alert from 09:30 to 15:30 this morning, from Lhaviyani Atoll to Faafu Atoll. With the expiration of this alert period, the alert has now been extended from Faafu Atoll to Alif Dhaal Atoll.
Forecasting the weather until 06:00 in the evening, the National Meteorological Service stated that rain is expected in various parts of northern and central Maldives, with possible thunderstorms in some islands. It is also predicted that some southern islands will experience showers.
Winds are expected to blow from the west and northwest at speeds between 8 and 18 miles per hour. The agency also stated that wind gusts of approximately 35 miles per hour are possible during showers.
Seas will be moderately rough across all parts of the Maldives today. The Met Office stated that seas will become rough during showers, with wave heights expected to be between 3 to 6 feet.
