MET Office Forecasts Intensified Southwest Monsoon Ahead

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a statement indicating that the Southwest monsoon is poised to escalate over the Maldives in the approaching days. 

Anticipated to commence from the evening of May 16, the Southwest monsoon across the Maldives region is projected to heighten. 

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Strong winds, forecasted to range between 15 to 25 miles per hour, accompanied by gusts reaching up to 45 to 50 miles per hour, are expected alongside rough seas, potential swell waves during high tides, and scattered rain over the course of the next five days.

In light of these developments, seafarers, in particular, are urged to exercise vigilance during this period. 

Additionally, members of the public are advised to take precautionary measures to mitigate the potential impact and repercussions stemming from the force of the strong winds and potential heavy rainfall.