PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR HOME AFFAIRS, SECURITY AND EMPLOYMENT Yellow weather warning

The Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment informs the public of the notice issued by the Civil Protection Department:

The Civil Protection Department advises that a Yellow Weather Warning is in effect across the Maltese Islands for tomorrow, Monday 26th of January.

Weather conditions are expected to worsen from the early hours of Monday, around 1:00–4:00 AM, with winds strengthening overnight and during the daytime, reaching Force 7 (Near Gale) at times, accompanied by higher gusts. Conditions may also include rough seas and light rainfall.

The public is urged to:

•⁠  ⁠Exercise increased caution, particularly during the morning and daytime hours

•⁠  ⁠Secure loose or outdoor objects

•⁠  ⁠Remain alert to changing conditions

•⁠  ⁠Follow official instructions and advisories issued by the authorities

•⁠  ⁠Call 112 in case of emergency.

The Civil Protection Department remains on standby and continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with other emergency services.

Further updates will be issued should conditions change.

Minister Byron Camilleri, while thanking all the workers who have carried out and continue to carry out work related to the storm, once again appealed to the public to cooperate and follow these precautions.