The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has forecasted heavy rainfall and potential flooding across various regions of the country over the next four days.
According to the Met Office, an intensification of the southwest monsoon is expected to bring unsettled weather to a large part of the Maldives from November 7 to November 11. The forecast predicts heavy showers, thunderstorms, and flooding in several islands.
The Met Office has urged the public to stay updated with the latest weather information and to take necessary safety precautions.
Data released by the office shows that between 8:00 am on November 6 and 8:00 am on November 7, the highest rainfall was recorded in Gaaf Dhaal Faresmaathodaa, which received 104.6 millimetres of rain.
A yellow alert was also issued from 6:30 am to 10:30 am today for the area between Haa Alif and Alif Dhaal Atoll, with expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has already resulted in flooding across several islands throughout the Maldives.
