Authorities urge public to exercise caution as heavy rainfall and deteriorating weather conditions are expected over the next five days
12 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 08:59MMS has urged seafarers to exercise caution as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate across central and southern atolls in the coming days. Forecasters predict heavy rainfall in some areas with wind speeds gusting up to 35 mph during showers, while weather conditions in the northern atolls are expected to begin improving.
High waves and tidal flooding surge into Malé during a period of severe weather. | RaajjeMV
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has warned of a significant deterioration in weather conditions across the country over the next five days.
MMS has stated that while northern islands may experience scattered showers over the next five days, weather conditions in the region are expected to begin clearing up soon. However, the office noted that central and southern atolls will continue to experience rainy weather during this period.
MMS has forecasted scattered showers across the country over the next 24 hours, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in some islands. Winds are expected to prevail from the south and southwest at speeds between 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 35 mph during showers. The department further noted that seas are expected to be slight but may become moderately rough during squalls.
Furthermore, MMS reported that B. Thulhaadhoo recorded 84.3 mm of rainfall between 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m. Thursday. According to the office, other significant rainfall measurements included 64.5 mm at Ifuru Airport, 42.8 mm in B. Goidhoo, and 38.6 mm in K. Gaafaru.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant as weather conditions across the Maldives deteriorate due to the intensification of the Southwest Monsoon. Mariners, in particular, are advised to check the latest weather forecasts and exercise extreme caution before venturing out to sea.
