A nationwide White Weather Alert has issued by the Maldives Meteorological Service.

The Alert in effect effect up to 5 p.m. today said that strong winds between 19-24 mph are expected across the country with gusts of 45 mph along with turbulent seas.

White Weather Alerts are issued when winds are expected to be between 23-30 mph to alert the public of severe weather without the possibility of danger.

Traveling by sea when a White Weather Alert is in effect is not advised.