The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) has issued yellow alert for the southern atolls of Maldives due to bad weather.
The yellow alert has been issued for islands between L. Atoll and Addu City from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. today. According to MET Office, heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusts of 45 mph with rough seas are expected in these areas during these hours.
Weather forecasts say that between 8 p.m. yesterday and 8 p.m. today, fairly widespread rain with isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the country.
Furthermore, MET Office says that surface winds are expected to be south/southwesterly at 08 – 18 miles per hour and winds may gust to 40 miles per hour during showers.
MET Office has also forecast that seas are expected to be moderate becoming rough during showers and swell surges are expected during high tides.
MET Office has advised caution to all travelers during the bad weather.
