Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in northern, central atolls
The MET Office also noted that stronger winds are mainly expected in the northern atolls during the coming days.
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The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast widespread rain and strong winds across the Maldives over the next five days, with the northern and central atolls expected to experience the most severe conditions.
According to the MET Office’s five-day outlook, rainy weather is expected in several parts of the country, with heavy showers and thunderstorms forecast for some islands.
The weather office stated that thundershowers are expected in the northern and central atolls on Wednesday and Thursday, while unsettled weather conditions are likely to continue in northern regions through Friday and Saturday.
In the southern atolls, scattered showers are possible, although conditions are generally expected to remain fair.
The MET Office also noted that stronger winds are mainly expected in the northern atolls during the coming days.
For the next 24 hours, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the northern and central regions.
The agency advised the public to remain cautious as rainy weather is expected across most parts of the country.
According to the technical forecast:
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Winds are expected from the southwest and west at speeds of 10 to 20 mph
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Wind gusts may reach up to 40 mph during showers
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Sea conditions are expected to be moderate but rough during squalls
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Wave heights are forecast between four and six feet
The MET Office has also issued weather alerts for several regions.
A White Alert covering B. Atoll to M. Atoll is in effect from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM due to expected wind gusts of up to 40 mph and rough seas.
Another White Alert covering HA. Atoll to V. Atoll remains in effect from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM because of forecasts of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
