The Maldives Meteorological Services has said issued a white alert for islands between Haa Alifu and Thaa atolls.
The MET office said that these regions would experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
ALERT WHITE
— Maldives Meteorology (@MetMaldives) May 30, 2017
Heavy rain and thunderstorms with gust winds of 40 mph expected
Area: Between Haa Alif & Thaa atoll
Period:30/1745 - 30/2245 hr
The office estimates that winds would gust at 15 – 23 miles per hour in central and northern atolls and 7 – 17 miles per hour elsewhere.
Seas are expected to be generally rough in central and northern atolls.