The National Meteorological Service issued a white alert for 12 atolls, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and winds up to 40 mph between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM on 23 Jan 2025. Gdh. Faresmaathodaa recorded 129.7 mm of rain on 22 Jan 2025, while earlier flooding in Male' caused losses of 2.2 million Maldivian rufiyaa according to the NDMA.
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heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are likely, with wind speeds anticipated to surge up to 40 miles per hour within cloud bands
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Yesterday, the island of Gdh. Faresmaathodaa bore the brunt of the weather, recording an extraordinary 129.7 millimeters of rain.
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported losses amounting to 2.2 million Maldivian rufiyaa, marking it as the most severe rainfall-related incident in Male's history.
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the National Meteorological Service (MET) issuing a white alert for 12 atolls. This warning covers areas from Haa Alif Atoll to Lhaviyani Atoll in the north and from Laamu Atoll to Addu City in the south, with adverse conditions expected between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM today.
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