Four-Day Holiday Next Week as Rain Expected Across Maldives

A four-day long holiday will be granted next week, while the Meteorological Office has forecast rain across various parts of the country for the next five days. In connection with Republic Day observed on Wednesday, the government has also declared Thursday as a holiday, resulting in a total of four days of leave next week. The Met Office said today that rain is likely to fall in various parts of the country until the end of Wednesday next, with heavy rain expected. Winds are not expected to be strong during this period, with wind speeds generally between 5 and 40 miles per hour. The Met forecast that winds in the Vaavu Atoll may reach up to 40 miles per hour. Seas across the country will generally be calm, though rough seas are expected in Vaavu Atoll. With many people expected to travel during the holidays, the Met has requested caution regarding the weather.