The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has issued a yellow advisory for some central atolls.
The yellow alert was issued for the area spanning from Kaafu Atoll to Laamu Atoll, with certain vessels subject to transit restrictions.
The Met Office predicts severe rain and thunderstorms in the area from 08:45 to 12:00.
Under the new regulations for sea vessel safety, if a yellow, orange, or red warning is issued for an area, vessels with a height of less than 9 metres are restricted from carrying passengers unless an emergency permit is obtained from a government agency.
