Police urge caution as monsoon rains intensify

4 weeks ago

Police urged people to take precautions on Saturday, after the national weather agency warned that the monsoon rains affecting the Maldives will intensify next week. Maldives Meteorological Service has warned that the Southwest Monsoon is expected to become active from Sunday. Widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40-45 miles per hour and rough seas during showers are expected