The Meteorology Office of Maldives has announced the extension of White Alert from HA Atoll to V Atoll. Winds are expected to pick up to 22mph – 27mph with gusts of 40 mph making the ocean rough. Hence, the public is advised to travel with utmost safety and take full precaution as the winds takes charge in the high traffic areas in the HA Atoll to V Atoll.
To name a few things that you can do for yourself and your loved one’s safety, stay updated on the latest meteorological news with the weather apps and follow Maldives Meteorology Office’s social media to get the live updates on weather. Although it is advised to travel safely, the safest option will be to not travel at all. The winds not only affect the people traveling via sea, it also affects the people travelling on land. For instance, when the wind is picking up, it is advisable to not carry umbrellas as it may cause an incident that is avoidable. Check your roof or terrace to see if there is anything that could fall in order to avoid accidents that have caused damage in the past.
Stay safe everyone!