A White Alert has been issued for the region from K Atoll to Addu City, with forecasts predicting strong winds of 45 mph during squalls and rough seas.
The Maldives Meteorological Service issued the White Alert from K Atoll to Addu City. The alert, effective from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM tonight for these atolls, states that winds are expected to blow at speeds between 19 mph and 24 mph in this region. Additionally, the Maldives Meteorological Service forecasts that winds will gust up to 45 mph during squalls, making the seas rough.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has also issued a White Alert from HA Atoll to B Atoll, effective from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The White Alert for these atolls was also issued due to forecasts of winds between 19 mph and 24 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph during squalls and rough seas.
In the weather forecast for the next 24 hours published by the Maldives Meteorological Service, it is stated that rain and thunderstorms are expected across various parts of the Maldives, with heavy rainfall likely in some islands. Winds are expected to blow from the west and northwest at speeds between 15 mph and 25 mph. Furthermore, it is stated that wind speeds may increase to between 45 mph and 50 mph during squalls.