MET: Winds have begun to weaken, seas will be calmer

Winds have begun to weaken across the country, says the Maldives Meteorological Service.

An official from the national weather agency told Sun on Wednesday that the weather has begun to clear up for all parts of the Maldives. The agency said that winds remained a bit strong in the northern regions, but have begun to weaken.

As the winds weaken, seas are also expected to be calmer.

Multiple islands in northern Maldives were affected by extensive flooding due to torrential rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said it received reports of flood damage from at least 69 homes in islands in the north. Kulhudhuffushi City was the worst-hit with damage to 57 homes. Meanwhile, flooding also damaged five homes in Sh. Feevah, five in Sh. Noomara, and two in HA. Hoarafushi.

The Meteorological Service previously said the bad weather affecting the Maldives is triggered by an active Southwest Monsoon, locally known as the Hulhuangu Monsoon.

Weather forecasters expect the Hulhangu Monsoon to last until December.