Cyclone likely to affect northern parts of the country: MET

The National Meteorological Department (MET) on Monday predicted that the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal will likely have an impact on the northern Maldives islands tonight and tomorrow.

The cyclone entered the Maldives yesterday, according to the MET office. In the northern Comorin Sea, where there is currently a low pressure region, the strength of the cyclone has deteriorated.