Red Alert Issued for North and South Malé Atolls as Heavy Rain and Flooding Forecast

The National Meteorological Authority has issued a red alert from North Malé Atoll to South Malé Atoll, forecasting heavy rain and potential flooding. The alert is effective from 10:00 PM tonight until 1:30 AM tomorrow. According to the authority, heavy rain is expected to cause flooding across the affected atolls. Winds in Vaavu Atoll are forecast to reach up to 40 miles per hour, with seas becoming rough. The authority also warned that rain will continue across various parts of the country for the next five days, with heavy rain likely until the end of Wednesday, though winds are expected to be generally light. Parties traveling during the holiday season have been advised to exercise caution.