The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a white alert over regions expected to experience strong monsoon activities.
The white alert was issued from Kaafu atoll to Meemu atoll
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout these regions, with strong winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour.
The advisory states that the alert is in effect from 10am to 3pm.
Generally, fairly widespread rain showers with a few heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the entire country and showers are expected to be heavy at times.
Winds are expected to gust southwest to westerly at 15 – 25 miles per hour and may increase between 45 – 55 miles per hour during squally showers.
Further the department has predicted seas to be generally rough throughout the country.
The department urged individuals to be cautious of the adverse weather conditions and strong monsoon activities as swell wave surges have also been predicted during high tide times.
