MET issues advisory for rough seas amid storm
Seafarers are advised to exercise caution and remain updated on the latest weather alerts.
The Maldives Meteorological Service on Saturday issued an advisory cautioning seafarers about rough seas as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate across the country.
The forecast predicts thunderstorms and showers in the northern and southern regions, with similar conditions expected in the central provinces.
Wind speeds are anticipated to range from 15 to 25 mph in the northwest to southern atolls, while other areas may experience winds between 10 and 20 mph. Wind gusts could reach up to 45 mph during thunderstorms.
The southern seas are expected to become moderately to increasingly rough, while the northern and central seas will also see similar conditions.
Wave heights are projected to be between 4 to 7 feet in the southern regions and 3 to 6 feet in the northern and central regions.
Seafarers are advised to exercise caution and remain updated on the latest weather alerts.
