Weather to Improve from Sunday, Says Met Office

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The Maldives National Meteorological Centre has forecast an improvement in weather conditions starting Sunday, after days of heavy rain across the country. However, the centre also warned that conditions are expected to deteriorate again from Tuesday, with strong winds but less heavy rain. In the past 24 hours, the highest rainfall was recorded in Kulhudhuffushi City, which received 188.3 millimetres, followed by Hanimaadhoo with 125.7 millimetres. Other areas with significant rainfall include Dhiffushi (62.4 mm), Nilandhoo (59.3 mm), Maafaru (58.7 mm), and Ifuru (52.5 mm). The centre advised that today, rain is expected in the northern and central atolls, while the southernmost atolls may experience effects from a weather system. Some islands may also see heavy rain.