MET forecasts strong winds in Central and Northern Atolls

Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) announced on Sunday that the central and northern atolls of Maldives are set to experience strong winds, typical of the Southwest Monsoon, locally dubbed 'Hulhangu'.

According to the traditional seasonal calendar of Maldives, the country is currently in the midst of 'Miahelli', the fifth 'Nakaiy' (division) of the Hulhangu Monsoon, noted for storms, rough seas and strong westerly winds.