Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has revealed that rain showers are expected across several regions in the Maldives over the weekend.

As such, the department revealed that rain showers are expected in some atolls in the north of Maldives on Friday.

Further, central and southern atoll are expected to experience scattered rain.

MMS revealed that rainfall is also expected across the north on Saturday.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to the south and central atolls according to the department.

MMS also revealed that rough seas are expected across some regions, and seafarers have been urged to remain alert in the event of worsening weather condition.

Maldives experiences heavy rain showers and adverse weather conditions during the southwest monsoon as well as the northeast monsoon.

Extensive periods of strong winds and adverse weather conditions are usually experienced mostly during the southwest monsoon.

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

Such adverse weather conditions have been causing trees to uproot, roofs to tear off homes and trees as well as debris falling onto houses over the years. The squally weather during monsoon also causes damage to crops in some islands and presents challenges for seafarers and fishermen as well. Some islands have been experiencing swell waves surges during high tides as well.