The Malta Marathon, which was due to be held on Sunday morning, has been cancelled due to the bad weather, the organizers said.

“The Malta Marathon Organizing Committee together with its safety officers have taken the unfortunate decision to cancel the 2019 Gig Malta Marathon. This decision is based on the current weather conditions and the forecast for tomorrow that indicates a further deterioration,” the organizers said in a Facebook post.

This decision has been taken in the interest of the safety of the participants, the volunteers, the general public and all third parties involved, they said.

More thundery showers are expected tomorrow, with the wind reaching speeds of up to Force 8 and 9, according to the Met Office.