MET Office predicts rain over the weekend

MET Office has said today that rainy conditions are expected across the country over this weekend.

Friday and Saturday are expected to bring heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in all atolls.

MET Office has also issued a White Alert from ADh atoll to Addu for between 1:15pm and 6pm today. Heavy rains and thunderstorms with gusts of 40 mph are forecast.

While southern seas remain moderately calm, other regions will experience rougher conditions.

Maldives is experiencing the Southwest Monsoon, which spans from May till November.