Rainy weather expected to prevail over next 48 hours

The rainy weather is expected to prevail over the next 48 hours, with Maldives Meteorological Service saying that rain showers will affect areas across the Maldives throughout August.

A meteorologist who spoke to Sun on Sunday attributed the current rains to the Hulhangu Monsoon, which began in May.

The weather conditions are expected to prevail throughout August.

Kulhudhuffushi City saw the most rainfall the last 24 hours, with 38.7 millimeters of rain. HA. Kelaa and R. Alifushi also experienced heavy rain.

Isolated showers with few thunderstorms are expected across the Maldives over the next 24 hours, with winds expected to blow in the west/northwesterly direction at 5-15 miles per hour. Winds may gust up to 35 miles per hour during showers.

Seas are expected to be slight, becoming rough during showers, with waves of 2-4 feet.