Squally weather predicted across Maldives over the weekend

Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has predicted heavy rainfall across the country over the weekend.

The department revealed that heavy rainfall is expected to prevail over all regions of the country in the next two days.

Further, MMS stated that rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to prevail across different regions until 10am, Friday.

Seas are expected to be moderate and rough during rain showers, throughout the country.

MMS also revealed that swell wave surges are expected during high tide times, due to adverse southwest monsoon conditions prevailing over the entire Maldives currently.

In light of the worsening weather conditions, the department has been issuing a number of white and yellow alerts across the Maldives this monsoon season.

The department has also urged seafarers to remain alert in event of the worsening weather condition.

At a time the department has urged caution over the squally weather conditions, the National Disaster Management Authority has also urged caution for seafarers and instructed individuals to pay special attention to safety precautions when travelling at sea. Seafarers have been urged to ensure their safety gear and communications work properly before beginning their journeys.

MMS predicts heavy rainfall across the Maldives through June, July, August and September this year. Rain showers heavier than usual storms are also expected to prevail across different regions throughout the ongoing month.

With Maldives currently in southwest monsoon, the weather remains occasionally rainy, with a few thunderstorms.

Some islands have been experiencing swell waves surges during high tides as well.