The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) predicts extensive rainfall throughout the nation in the upcoming five days, aligning with a four-day long weekend starting next week.

In conjunction with Republic Day on Wednesday, the government has announced that the following Thursday will be a public holiday, leading to four consecutive days of time off.

In spite of the anticipated rain, winds are predicted to stay fairly gentle, typically between 5 and 15 miles per hour. Nonetheless, gusts may attain speeds of up to 40 miles per hour in squalls.

The department also mentioned that the seas are forecasted to stay largely slight but may turn rough during rain showers.

As many individuals are anticipated to travel during the holiday season, officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and keep informed about the most recent weather updates.