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Yellow Alert issued for Huvadhu Atoll

The MET Office has issued a Yellow Alert for Huvadhu Atoll (Gaafu Alif and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls) predicting heavy rains and thunderstorms from 1:15pm to 4pm today. Northern and southern atolls have been experiencing rainy weather, while central atolls have lower rainfall but strong winds. According to the Maldivian Nakaiy Calendar, today is the second day of Miaheli, the fifth nakaiy of the Southwest Monsoon, which brings strong westerly winds and rough seas.

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The MET Office has issued a Yellow Alert for Huvadhu Atoll (Gaafu Alif and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls) predicting heavy rains and thunderstorms from 1:15pm to 4pm today. Northern and southern atolls have been experiencing rainy weather, while central atolls have lower rainfall but strong winds. According to the Maldivian Nakaiy Calendar, today is the second day of Miaheli, the fifth nakaiy of the Southwest Monsoon, which brings strong westerly winds and rough seas.

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