Maldives' current spell of bad weather to persist until Sunday: MMS
10 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 07:47The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a weather alert for heavy rainfall across the country, urging seafarers and the general public to exercise caution. As the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advises residents to take precautionary measures against potential flooding, relevant authorities have begun deploying sandbags in vulnerable areas to mitigate property damage.
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The Maldives Meteorological Service has announced that the current spell of bad weather across the country is expected to persist until Sunday.
Weather conditions have deteriorated across the Maldives, with several regions experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Maldives Meteorological Service stated that unsettled weather is expected to persist across various parts of the country until Saturday morning. The office further forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms for some islands.
The agency stated that winds are expected to prevail from the south and southwest at speeds between 5 and 15 miles per hour, with seas anticipated to remain slight.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecasted wave heights between 2 and 4 feet, urging the public to remain vigilant regarding the prevailing weather conditions. The office further advised seafarers to exercise particular caution during travel.
The agency stated that the current spell of bad weather is expected to persist until Sunday, after which some islands are likely to experience scattered showers.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged the public to take precautionary measures to mitigate potential damage from flooding caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall across various regions of the Maldives.
Furthermore, relevant authorities are actively deploying sandbags and implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent floodwaters from entering residential homes, shops, and offices.
