Yellow Alert issued from Kaafu Atoll to Laamu Atoll with heavy rain forecast
22 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 14:04The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for the region between Kaafu and Meemu Atoll, forecasting heavy rainfall and strong winds across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Authorities have urged travelers to exercise caution as sea conditions in northern and central atolls are expected to remain rough for the next two days.
Weather: National Meteorological Center forecasts heavy rain across much of the Maldives. | raajjemv
A yellow alert has been issued for the area spanning from Kaafu Atoll to Meemu Atoll.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for the region spanning Kaafu Atoll to Meemu Atoll, effective from 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Thursday. According to a post on the agency's official X account, the area is expected to experience strong winds of up to 45 mph and rough seas.
The Maldives Meteorological Service announced on Wednesday night that the southwest monsoon has intensified across the region. According to the office, heavy rain clouds forming to the west of the Maldives, driven by depressions in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, are currently moving over the atolls.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast widespread rain across the country over the next 24 hours, with heavy showers expected in some islands. Additionally, strong winds and rough seas are predicted for the next two days, particularly affecting the northern and central atolls.
Furthermore, the Maldives Meteorological Service has urged everyone, particularly seafarers, to remain vigilant regarding weather conditions and to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts.
