From Raa to Meemu: Monsoon Sparks Yellow Alert Across Key Atolls
The Maldives Meteorological Service issued a Yellow Alert for Raa to Meemu Atolls due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on May 19, as the southwest monsoon intensifies. Wind speeds are expected between 19-24 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The monsoon began in southern atolls on May 7 and is moving northward. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution.
The Maldives Meteorological Service issued a Yellow Alert for Raa to Meemu Atolls due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on May 19, as the southwest monsoon intensifies. Wind speeds are expected between 19-24 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The monsoon began in southern atolls on May 7 and is moving northward. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution.
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The Maldives Meteorological Service issued a Yellow Alert for Raa to Meemu Atolls due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on May 19, as the southwest monsoon intensifies. Wind speeds are expected between 19-24 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The monsoon began in southern atolls on May 7 and is moving northward. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution.
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