Islands in south continue to experience spell of bad weather
28 އެޕްރީލު 2024 | އާދީއްތަ 11:3561.4 millimeters of rainfall recorded in Kaadehdhoo island during this period
An island flooded due to rain showers
Islands in south are continuing to experience a spell of bad weather.
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has revealed that heavy rainfall has been prevailing across islands in the south, over the past couple of days.
As such, between 8am Saturday and 8am Sunday, heavy rainfall was experienced by residents of Kaadehdhoo island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll.
61.4 millimeters of rainfall recorded in Kaadehdhoo island during this period.
Further, Fuvahmulah City experienced 55 millimeters of rainfall, with Maafaru island of Noonu atoll experiencing 38.2 millimeters of rain, Goidhoo island of Baa atoll experiencing 20.1 millimeters of rain and Gan district of southernmost Addu City experiencing 13 millimeters of rain.
12 millimeters of rain was accumulated in Thinadhoo island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll during this period, with Hithadhoo district in Addu City experiencing 9.2 millimeters of rain, Kadhdhoo island of Laamu atoll experiencing 5.5 millimeters of rain, Gemanafushi island of Gaaf Alif atoll experiencing 4.7 millimeters of rain and Dharavandhoo island of Baa atoll experiencing one millimeter of rain.
Maldives experiences heavy rain showers and adverse weather conditions during the southwest monsoon as well as the northeast monsoon. Extensive periods of strong winds and adverse weather conditions are usually experienced mostly during the southwest monsoon.
Such adverse weather conditions have caused trees to uproot, roofs to be torn off, and heavy debris falling onto houses, causing immense damage. The squally weather during monsoon also causes extensive damage to crop in some islands and presents challenges for seafarers and fishermen as well. Some islands have been experiencing swell wave surges during high tides as well.
