White Alert issued for northern atolls anticipating rough seas

A White Alert has been issued for the northern atolls, anticipating strong winds and rough seas.

The Maldives Meteorological Service issued the White Alert from HA Atoll to B Atoll. The alert, effective from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm tonight for these atolls, states that winds are expected to blow at speeds between 19 and 24 miles per hour in this region.

Furthermore, it is forecasted that winds will gust up to 45 miles per hour during showers, resulting in rough seas.

The weather forecast published by the Maldives Meteorological Service for the next 24 hours states that rain and thunderstorms are expected across various parts of the country, with heavy rainfall likely in some islands. Winds are forecasted to blow from the west and northwest at speeds between 15 and 25 miles per hour. Additionally, it states that winds may gust to speeds between 45 and 50 miles per hour during showers.