Gaafaru Records Highest Rainfall; Waves Could Reach 7 Feet as Bad Weather Persists
24 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 11:35The Maldives National Meteorological Service has forecast continued adverse weather conditions following 24 hours of heavy rainfall that caused damage across several islands. Authorities have urged travelers to exercise caution as wind speeds are expected to gust up to 40 mph, leading to significantly rough seas.
Weather conditions deteriorate as tidal swells hit Male' City. | RaajjeMV
The Maldives Meteorological Service has reported that Kaafu Atoll Gaafaru recorded the highest rainfall in the country over the past 24 hours, amid the ongoing severe weather conditions.
The agency has released a list of islands that recorded the highest rainfall between 8:00 a.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday.
According to the Maldives Meteorological Service, Gaafaru recorded 37.8 mm of rainfall, followed closely by Kaashidhoo with 37.5 mm and Olhuvelifushi in Lhaviyani Atoll with 37.4 mm. Significant rainfall was also recorded in Noonu Maafaru at 34.6 mm, while Raa Ifuru and Baa Dharavandhoo both received 26.5 mm. Furthermore, Maamigili in Alif Dhaal Atoll recorded 27 mm of rain. Other areas affected include Kaafu Dhiffushi, which saw 18.3 mm, and Hithadhoo in Addu City, which recorded 15.5 mm of rainfall.
The islands that recorded the highest rainfall in the Maldives over the past 24 hours amid the ongoing monsoon weather. | RaajjeMV
Heavy rainfall across the Maldives has resulted in varying degrees of damage in several islands.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has urged the public to remain vigilant due to deteriorating weather conditions, forecasting widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms across the country until 10:00 AM on Sunday. The national weather office stated that winds are expected to prevail from the southwest and west at speeds between 13 and 23 mph. Furthermore, wind speeds could gust to approximately 40 mph during showers.
Furthermore, the Maldives Meteorological Service has warned of rough seas, with wave heights expected to reach between 5 and 7 feet.
Authorities have therefore urged travelers, particularly those traveling by sea, to exercise caution.
