President urges the people to be 'safe and on alert' as heavy rainfall continue across the nation

President Abdulla Yameen has urged caution over the continued adverse weather conditions across the country.

Spokesperson at the President's Office, Ibrahim Muaz Ali said, via twitter, that the President urges the people to be cautious over the bad weather conditions being experienced over various parts of the country.

Noting that the President has sent orders to all institutions, to be on alert 'to ensure the safety of the people', Muaz said that they are currently analyzing the various damages caused due to the storm that formed near Sri Lanka on Wednesday.