The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert and warned of bad weather in the coming days.
According to office, heavy rain will be experienced through out the country in the next 24 hours. While the seas are expected to remain relatively calm for most areas, winds may reach up to 30 miles per hour during showers.
Isolated heavy thunderstorms are to be expected in central and northern atolls.
The office advised safe travel and being on alert when travelling in this weather. According to the office the weather in south is good compared to the northern areas.
According to the office the weather change is due to the changing of the monsoon winds. The South-West Monsoon, locally known as Hulhan’gu Moosun begins on 8 April according to traditional weather calendars, and will continue until 9 December.
Heavy winds are usually experienced during this period.
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