The Met office has predicted that swell wave surges could continue across the country today.
The Met advised caution as wave surges could occur during peak tides on some islands.
Unusually high swell waves struck Male's eastern side with the surf point and Sinamale' bridge on Saturday afternoon, causing tidal flooding.
Some people fell and sustained serious injuries as motorcyclists on the bridge highway were swept up by the waves.
Following the Met office forecast, the police advised against "driving along the route connecting Male' and Hulhumale starting from 3 pm today until the tidal surges subside and it is deemed safe for travel."
The peak tide is expected at 4:23 pm today with the low tide at 10:55 pm.
Swell waves between 6 to 8 feet hit on Saturday in connection with the king tide as well as "wind, ocean current and increase in wave period," the Met office said.
Precautionary measures for tidal swells:
- Preparing for flooding
- Blocking entrances of houses with sandbags
- Moving items to higher ground in order to avoid damage if a home is flooded
- Not parking vehicles at the harbor area
- Ensuring that anchoring ropes on boats are firmly tied
- Exercising caution while driving on the Sinamale' bridge
- Cleaning garbage and being vigilant about health hazards
