An intense low pressure system is expected to park itself over the Maltese Islands over the next few days with rain showers that may be heavy, thundery and with hail at times, Malta Weather said.

It said in a statement rain showers may be accompanied by strong winds and flooding is possible in the usual low-lying areas.

The situation is expected to last till Sunday, when there will also be Force 7 south-westerly winds at times.

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