Police have advised seafarers to exercise caution as a metal buoy can has gone adrift in the Gaafu Alif atoll Dhiguvaru Kan'du area. 

Police said that the metal buoy had been spotted at approximately 11:30am today. The buoy measures 15 feet in length and five feet in height, they said. 

The buoy is drifting from the south to the north, police said. 

Based on sea currents and tides, it is likely that the buoy will be in the area of GA. Villin'gili, GA. Maamendoo, GA. Nilandhoo or GA. Dhaandhoo sometime tonight, Police said. 

Hence, seafarers in these specified regions are especially warned to exercise caution to ensure the safety of their vessels, Police stated. 

Meanwhile, the MET office has issued a White Alert from Laamu atoll to Addu atoll, which include the Gaafu Alif atoll, forecasting rough seas. 

MET office said that the area is expected to see heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind gusts of 40mph and rough seas from 2:45pm to 8:30pm tonight.

The southern atolls are also expected to see heavy rain showers, with moderately rough seas.