MET Issues White Alert Today Across Central Atolls

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) issued a White Alert for central atolls from Noonu Atoll to Thaa Atoll on Sunday morning, 4 May 2026, from 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The alert warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, which could disrupt sea travel and outdoor activities. This comes amid a week of unsettled weather across the Maldives, with frequent showers and thunderstorms in central and southern atolls, including Kaafu, Meemu, and Laamu. The MET Office attributes the instability to active cloud systems moving across the equatorial region during a seasonal transition period.

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) issued a White Alert for central atolls from Noonu Atoll to Thaa Atoll on Sunday morning, 4 May 2026, from 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The alert warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, which could disrupt sea travel and outdoor activities. This comes amid a week of unsettled weather across the Maldives, with frequent showers and thunderstorms in central and southern atolls, including Kaafu, Meemu, and Laamu. The MET Office attributes the instability to active cloud systems moving across the equatorial region during a seasonal transition period.

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) issued a White Alert for central atolls from Noonu Atoll to Thaa Atoll on Sunday morning, 4 May 2026, from 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The alert warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, which could disrupt sea travel and outdoor activities. This comes amid a week of unsettled weather across the Maldives, with frequent showers and thunderstorms in central and southern atolls, including Kaafu, Meemu, and Laamu. The MET Office attributes the instability to active cloud systems moving across the equatorial region during a seasonal transition period.

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