White Alert issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast
12 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 08:00The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a white alert effective until 4:00 PM today for the region between Shaviyani Atoll and Addu City. Forecasters predict heavy rain and thunderstorms across the area, with wind speeds expected to gust up to 40 mph during showers.
White Alert Issued Over Forecasts of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms. | raajjemv
A white alert has been issued for the region spanning from Shaviyani Atoll to Addu City.
The meteorological office has stated that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, with wind speeds projected to gust up to 40 miles per hour.
A white alert has been issued for the region spanning Shaviyani Atoll to Addu City, effective from 11:30 to 16:00.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is currently providing assistance in dewatering efforts across several islands following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
