Extreme rainfall expected in some regions during southwest monsoon this year: MET

Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has declared that extreme rainfall is predicted to befall some regions of the country during the southwest monsoon, locally referred to as 'Hulhan'gu Moosun' this year.

A press statement by the institution revealed that northern and central regions of Maldives are expected to encounter heavier rainfall than their usual downpours during the upcoming months of July, August and September. The statement elaborated that southern regions of Maldives are predicted to observe less rainfall compared to previous monsoons during this period.