Maldives braces for stormy weather as MET issues white alert for 12 atolls

The Maldives National Meteorological Service (MET) issued a white alert for 12 atolls from Haa Alif to Lhaviyani in the north and Laamu to Addu City in the south, effective 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, with wind speeds up to 40 mph. The alert is part of the ongoing northeast monsoon. Additionally, Gdh. Faresmaathodaa recorded 129.7 mm of rain yesterday. Earlier, Male' suffered severe flooding causing MVR 2.2 million in damages, the worst rain incident in its history.

The Maldives National Meteorological Service (MET) issued a white alert for 12 atolls from Haa Alif to Lhaviyani in the north and Laamu to Addu City in the south, effective 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, with wind speeds up to 40 mph. The alert is part of the ongoing northeast monsoon. Additionally, Gdh. Faresmaathodaa recorded 129.7 mm of rain yesterday. Earlier, Male' suffered severe flooding causing MVR 2.2 million in damages, the worst rain incident in its history.

The Maldives National Meteorological Service (MET) issued a white alert for 12 atolls from Haa Alif to Lhaviyani in the north and Laamu to Addu City in the south, effective 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, with wind speeds up to 40 mph. The alert is part of the ongoing northeast monsoon. Additionally, Gdh. Faresmaathodaa recorded 129.7 mm of rain yesterday. Earlier, Male' suffered severe flooding causing MVR 2.2 million in damages, the worst rain incident in its history.

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