Scattered rain predicted nationwide this weekend
Islands in southern atolls will experience scattered showers on Friday
Flooding in the capital due to heavy rain showers
Scattered rain showers have been predicted nationwide this weekend.
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) revealed that islands in northern and central atoll are expected to experience scattered showers over the next two days.
Further, islands in southern atolls will experience scattered showers on Friday, progressing to heavy rain showers over some regions through Saturday.
Between 8am Tuesday and 8am Wednesday, heavy rainfall was experienced by residents of Alifushi island of Raa atoll. As such 70.4 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in the island.
Further, Makunudhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll experienced 45.7 millimeters of rainfall, Komandoo island of Shaviyani atoll experienced 30.5 millimeters of rainfall, Maafaru island of Noonu atoll experienced 25.5 millimeters of rainfall, Hanimaadhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll experienced 12.5 millimeters of rainfall, capital Malé City experienced 12 millimeters of rainfall, Funadhoo island in Shaviyani atoll experienced eight millimeters of rainfall and Hulhulé experienced 7.8 millimeters of rainfall.
Between 8am Wednesday and 8am Thursday, Gan district of southernmost Addu City experienced 30 millimeters of rainfall, Fuvahmulah City experienced 15 millimeters of rainfall, Gemanafushi island in Gaaf Alif atoll experienced 7.5 millimeters of rainfall, Thinadhoo City experienced 6.2 millimeters of rainfall, Kaadedhdhoo island in Gaaf Dhaal atoll experienced 4.5 millimeters of rainfall and Hithadhoo district in southernmost Addu City experienced 3.4 millimeters of rainfall.
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.
Such adverse weather conditions have caused trees to uproot, roofs to be torn off, and heavy debris falling onto houses, causing immense damage. The squally weather during monsoon also causes extensive damage to crop in some islands and presents challenges for seafarers and fishermen as well. Some islands have been experiencing swell wave surges during high tides as well.
