Adverse weather persists; travelers urged to exercise caution at sea!
14 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 07:48The Maldives Meteorological Service has urged travelers to exercise caution as weather conditions deteriorate across much of the country, with wind speeds expected to reach 40 mph during squalls and seas becoming rough. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued safety advisories to mitigate potential flood damage, as relevant agencies continue efforts to drain excess water and deploy sandbags in affected areas.
Weather: National Meteorological Service forecasts heavy rain across much of the Maldives. | raajjemv
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecasted continued rainfall across various parts of the country on Monday, warning that some islands may also experience thunderstorms.
The weather office stated that southwesterly and westerly winds are expected to prevail at speeds of 7 to 17 mph in the southern atolls. In other regions, wind speeds are forecasted to range between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching approximately 40 mph during squalls.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that seas are expected to be rough in the central and northern atolls. In the south, seas are forecast to be moderate but may become rough during squalls. Wave heights are expected to range between 4 and 6 feet in the northern and central regions, while waves in the south are projected to be between 2 and 5 feet.
Consequently, the authority has urged seafarers to remain vigilant and exercise caution regarding the prevailing weather conditions.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged the public to take precautionary measures to mitigate potential damage from flooding, as heavy rainfall continues to affect various regions across the Maldives.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the Police, and local councils are working tirelessly to drain floodwaters in islands affected by the ongoing heavy rainfall.
Furthermore, relevant authorities are actively deploying sandbags and implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent floodwaters from entering residential homes, shops, and offices.
