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2020 May Sat 17:23
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MET issued the first ever orange alert across the Maldives on Friday. Maldives experiences the southwest monsoon from May to November and the adverse weather conditions usually have authorities on their toes due to the number of incidents in its wake. Within the past couple of days, a number of such incidents have occurred, especially on Friday where officers of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) as well as locals have been active in relief efforts from flooding across the scatter of islands and damage caused to households due to fallen trees and torn roofs.
The MET office predicted caution for those travelling during these days.
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The orange alert signifies that the region is at risk of being impacted by an Indian Ocean Tsunami.
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Winds wreaked havoc across the capital and other regions on Friday.
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Rain showers have been prevailing over the atoll for the past couple of days.
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Some streets of the capital are prone to heavy flooding during rain showers.
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Swell wave surges are also expected during high tide times during this season.
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Authorities deployed a team of MNDF personnel to attend to the damage.
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MET issued the first ever orange alert across the Maldives on Friday
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Fallen branches and leaves from trees scattered across the trees due to the winds.
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The streets of Malé City were densely polluted due to the strong winds.
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A number trees fell on the roads due to strong winds.
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Trees uprooted in over five regions of the capital on Friday.
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