Ifuru records heaviest rainfall over last 24 hours as adverse weather conditions persist

The heaviest rainfall over the last 24 hours was recorded in R. Ifuru, according to the national weather agency, as it warns that adverse weather conditions were expected to persist.

Data shared by the Maldives Meteorological Service shows that Ifuru recorded 50 millimeters of rainfall between 08:00 am Monday and 08:00 am Tuesday.

This followed 44 millimeters of rainfall in B. Dharavandhoo, 32.8 millimeters in Sh. Funadhoo, 31.4 millimeters in K. Dhiffushi, 28.8 millimeters in N. Maafaru, and 25.5 millimeters in Fuvahmulah City.

Looking at the greater Male’ area, Male’ City recorded 15 millimeters of rainfall, Hulhule’ 12.8 millimeters, and Hulhumale’ 9 millimeters.

The rainfall was heaviest in northern and central parts of the country.

As such, F. Nilandhoo recorded 24.6 millimeters of rainfall, ADh. Maamigili recorded 21.5 millimeters, R. Alifushi 16.9 millimeters, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi 16.8 millimeters, HDh. Hanimaadhoo 12.5 millimeters, M. Muli 10.6 millimeters, Lh. Olhuvelifushi 8.9 millimeters, and AA. Thoddoo 8.5 millimeters.

In the south, L. Kadhdhoo saw 5.6 millimeters of rainfall.

A spokesperson from the Meteorological Service told Sun on Tuesday that sporadic rainfall was expected to affect a large part of the country through the upcoming weekend.

The current spell of bad weather is attributed to the intensification of the Hulhangu Monsoon, which is expected to result in rougher, possibly unusually rougher seas, in the coming days.

Authorities have urged seafarers to take precautions.

The bad weather comes as families travel back to islands, with schools set to reopen next week after a long term break and Independence Day holiday.

Authorities have urged seafarers to check the latest weather updates and ensure safety equipment are in order before setting out on trips.