Widespread bad weather across Maldives; White Alert issued for large part of the country
15 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 10:31MMS has issued a white alert from Haa Alif to Thaa Atoll, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds of up to 40 mph over the next 24 hours. As the southwest monsoon intensifies, authorities have advised travelers and the general public to exercise caution due to deteriorating weather conditions and rough seas.
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Male'.
Weather conditions have deteriorated across the Maldives, with a white alert issued for a significant portion of the country.
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a white alert effective from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, covering the area from Haa Alif Atoll to Thaa Atoll.
MMS has forecasted widespread rain and thunderstorms across a large part of the country over the next 24 hours, with heavy showers expected in some islands. The office stated that winds are expected to blow from the southwest and west at speeds between 8 and 18 mph, with gusts potentially reaching approximately 40 mph during showers. Seas are expected to be moderate but will become rough during squalls, with wave heights ranging between 3 and 6 feet.
Furthermore, MMS reported that Dhiffushi in Kaafu Atoll experienced record-breaking rainfall between 8:00 a.m. Saturday and 8:00 a.m. Sunday.
According to the statistics, Dhiffushi recorded 44 mm of rainfall, while Thoddoo in Alif Alif Atoll received 33.2 mm, and Dharavandhoo Airport recorded 30.6 mm.
Relevant authorities have urged the public to exercise heightened caution as the southwest monsoon intensifies across the region.
