Strong winds and heavy rains tied to the onset of the rainy season ripped the roofs off at least three houses and toppled trees in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City. The Met Office kept a yellow alert in effect for the southernmost atolls until 11 p.m. on Sunday, while city authorities and the MNDF said they were assisting affected residents.
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The Met Office issued an alert on Wednesday, warning of severe weather conditions across most parts of the country until Monday.
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Numerous houses have sustained damage
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including winds gusting up to 34 miles per hour and heavy rains, are expected to persist over the southernmost region, including Addu and Fuvahmulah.
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