Widespread bad weather across Maldives; White Alert issued for large part of the country
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 09:06The Maldives Meteorological Service has urged the public to exercise caution as deteriorating weather conditions, characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds, are expected across the entire archipelago. Forecasters predict wind speeds could gust up to 35 mph, leading to rough seas, while several islands are already reporting varying degrees of damage due to flooding caused by the ongoing southwest monsoon.
The impact of monsoon rains on Male': Severe street flooding. | RaajjeMV
Weather conditions have deteriorated across the Maldives, prompting a white alert for a significant portion of the country.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a white alert from Haa Alif Atoll to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, effective from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. this Monday.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecasted widespread rain across a large part of the country from 10:00 AM Monday to 10:00 AM Tuesday, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected in some islands. The office further stated that winds are expected to prevail from the west and northwest at speeds between 8 to 18 mph, with gusts potentially reaching approximately 35 mph during showers.
Furthermore, the Maldives Meteorological Service stated that seas are expected to be moderate but will become rough during squalls, with wave heights ranging between 3 and 6 feet.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues across the country. According to meteorological data, Kaafu Atoll Dhiffushi recorded the highest rainfall between 8:00 AM Sunday and 8:00 AM Monday, with 85.5 millimeters of rain.
According to statistics released by the Maldives Meteorological Service, B. Thulhaadhoo recorded the second-highest rainfall at 70.2 millimeters. Other areas experiencing significant rainfall included M. Muli with 62.6 millimeters, F. Nilandhoo with 61.2 millimeters, Ifuru Airport with 55.5 millimeters, and Lh. Olhuvelifushi with 53.8 millimeters.
The Maldives is experiencing severe weather conditions as the southwest monsoon intensifies, causing varying degrees of damage across several islands. The heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding, with water entering homes and damaging household appliances, alongside reports of power outages and uprooted trees.
