People were again donning their jackets and looking for umbrellas on Wednesday as heavy winds, expected to reach Force 7 took over the Maltese islands.

The winds, as well as rain, are expected to continue until at least the end of this week.

In Sliema, the strong winds left the town's waterpolo club almost underwater, while passers-by along the promenade held onto their hoodies as they watched waves crash to shore. 

According to the Meteorological Office wind and rain are expected on Thursday but the wind force will gradually go down to three on the Beaufort scale. Thundery showers are forecast for Friday when the wind will again reach force 6. Winds will keep up the pace on Saturday, when there will also be isolated showers. It is expected to rain on Sunday.

In February, Malta experienced the second coldest month to ever be recorded by the Meteorological Office with strong winds battering the islands and whipping up rough seas. It was also the second wettest since 1923.

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