Statistics from the National Meteorological Centre show that B. Dharavandhoo received the heaviest rainfall in the past 24 hours. During this period, weather conditions across the Maldives have deteriorated, with heavy rainfall occurring in various areas. According to statistics released by the National Meteorological Centre, B. Dharavandhoo recorded the highest rainfall from 8 AM on Sunday to 8 AM on Monday, with 51.0 millimetres of rain.
R. Irufu received the second highest amount of rainfall, which was 26 millimetres. The third highest rainfall was recorded in ADh. Maamigili, with 25.5 millimetres. A white alert has been issued for the area from Haa Alifu Atoll to Alifu Alifu Atoll, forecasting heavy rainfall, winds of 19 to 24 miles per hour, and gusts of up to 40 miles per hour during squalls. The alert is effective from 6:50 AM to 12:40 PM today.
The National Meteorological Centre stated that various parts of the Northern and Central Maldives will experience rain over the next 24 hours, with thunderstorms possible in some islands. Weather in the Southern Maldives is generally expected to be good. Met Office also stated that seas in the central regions will be rough, while northern seas will be moderate, becoming rough during squalls. Southern seas are expected to be generally calm.
The National Meteorological Centre has urged all parties to be mindful of the weather, as this is a period of adverse weather conditions.
The National Meteorological Centre stated that the current rainy weather in the Maldives is due to a storm formed near Sri Lanka, close to the Maldives.
