Stormy weather floods the streets of Male

2020 May Tue 13:03
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Since the southwest monsoon began, grey rain clouds have been hovering over most parts, drenching the scatter of islands with showers and causing some cities as well as islands to flood. The rain showers over the Maldives capital, Malé City caused deep flooding in the streets, at a time the authorities have been conducting operations in the battle against the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Seafarers are urged to practice caution as swell wave surges are expected during high tides, in some regions Photo by RaajjeMV.
Seas are expected to be choppy throughout the country Photo by RaajjeMV.
Scattered rain is expected from 10am to 10pm on Tuesday Photo by RaajjeMV.
Some streets are prone to knee-deep flooding Photo by RaajjeMV.
Since the southwest monsoon began, HPA has been urging the public to be cautious of the weather as well Photo by RaajjeMV.
The City Council is yet to bring the required changes to resolve the issue of flooding Photo by RaajjeMV.
Heavy rain showers prevailed over the city on Monday Photo by RaajjeMV.
The city is prone to deep flooding even with the slightest bit of rain, due to underdevelopment Photo by RaajjeMV.
MET predicts scattered rain showers and a few thunderstorms over central and southern atolls Photo by RaajjeMV.
Winds will gust between 45 – 55 miles per hour during showers Photo by RaajjeMV.
MET stated that seas will be moderate becoming rough during showers throughout the country Photo by RaajjeMV.
The west of the capital, winds are expected to be from west to northwesterly at 13 – 23 miles per hour Photo by RaajjeMV.