Weather still bad, White Alert issued from Haa Alifu to Vaavu atoll

With the weather expected to continue with torrential rains, a White Alert has been issued to parts of the country. 

The MET Office said today that the weather is expected to be worse for the atolls from Haa Alifu atoll to Vaavu atoll from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and so during the hours of the Alert, strongs winds between 23-29 mph and up to 45 mph during showers. 

MET Office said that rain is expect across the country in the next 24 hours with thunderstorms in some countries. 

With the seas expected to be rough especially in the north and central atolls, travelers are advised to be vigilant of the weather.