Yellow alert issued for Addu and Fuvahmulah cities forecasting very rough seas

The National Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for Addu City and Fuvahmulah City, forecasting very rough seas.

The Met Office issued the yellow alert for the two cities until 07:00 tonight. During the alert period, the Met Office forecasts winds between 25 to 30 miles per hour and very rough seas for both cities.

The Met Office also issued a white alert from HA. Atoll to K. Atoll at 04:15. The alert, effective until 10:00 tonight for these atolls, states that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. It is also forecasted that winds will gust up to 45 miles per hour during squalls.

The Met Office previously stated that the weather will be bad across all parts of the Maldives during the weekend. The weather is expected to clear up on Monday.

Due to the bad weather, relevant authorities have urged everyone, especially seafarers, to be cautious of the weather during this period.