Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has stated that rainy weather is expected to persist across the country over the next five days. 

A MET official stated that heavy rain showers are forecast across various atolls, with squalls expected. They said that rain is expected across the country over the next five days. 

Although seas and winds are expected to be moderately calm, rougher conditions may be seen in gusts. Seas and winds are expected to become rough from Tuesday onwards.

Southern and northern atolls have been experiencing rain since yesterday. 

Weather predictions indicate that capital Male' will see rain from tomorrow morning onwards. 

As per the local Nakaiy calendar, today marks the sixth day of the 16th Nakaiy of Hulhan'gu (Southwest) Monsoon, Vihaa. Generally, this Nakaiy is known for sunny weather. 

Maldives has two monsoons; the Iruvai (Northeast) Monsoon lasts from January through March, and Hulhan'gu (Southwest) Monsoon stretches from May until November. April and December are considered transitional months.