Maldives Meteorology (MET) has issued a white alert for the country with thunderstorms expected until 6:00 pm today.

MET has forecasted winds of between 8 and 18 mph in the southwest and northwest provinces from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm today. Winds up to 35 mph are expected.

Winds will be between 5 and 15 mph in the southwest and northwest provinces from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm today.

A yellow alert has been issued from Kaafu Atoll to Addu City, starting at 7:00 am till 02:45 pm. Heavy rain and thundershowers with gusts up to 40 mph are expected in the area.

According to the MET, the highest amount of rainfall was recorded in Baa Goidhoo from 8:00 am yesterday to 8:00 am today. Goidhoo received 81.4 mm of rainfall.

The weather is expected to be bad during these days and seafarers are advised to exercise caution.