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Heavy rainfall and flooding expected over next four days
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast heavy showers, thunderstorms and flooding across much of the Maldives from November 7 to November 11 as the southwest monsoon intensifies. A yellow alert was issued for the area between Haa Alif and Alif Dhaal Atoll, and 104.6 millimetres of rain was recorded in Gaaf Dhaal Faresmaathodaa within 24 hours, with flooding already reported across several islands.
LatestMet Office warns of heavy rain and potential flooding amid strengthening monsoonOne Online, 7 Nov, 15:16
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Fri 6 NovFloodwaters accumulating within Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi were drained out by cutting channels across the island.6 Novonly One OnlineYesterday, Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi bore the brunt of the damage from the heavy rains. Floodwaters accumulated within the island were drained out by cutting channels across various parts of the island.
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Fri 6 NovAn MNDF team arrived to provide assistance and remains active on the island.Kolamaafushi6 Novonly One OnlineAdditionally, an MNDF team arrived in Kolamaafushi last night to provide assistance and remains active on the island.
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Sat 7 NovA waterspout struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, damaging roofs of about four houses and several warehouses and injuring one person.7 Novonly One OnlinenewestA waterspout struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu today, causing significant damage to the roofs of about four houses and several warehouses. A person sustained a head injury after being struck by a flying corrugated iron sheet
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Adhadhu (English)7 Nov, 09:59 · first report
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houses reporting flood damage in Kolamaafushi after heavy rainfall45 housesBylineauthorities in Gaafu Alifu Kolamaafushi said that 45 houses and the island's Health Center have reported flood damage after heavy rainfall.
A yellow alert was issued with expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms. from 6:30 am to 10:30 am 7 NovAdhadhu (English)A yellow alert was also issued from 6:30 am to 10:30 am today for the area between Haa Alif and Alif Dhaal Atoll, with expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding across several islands. over the past 24 hoursAdhadhu (English)Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has already resulted in flooding across several islands throughout the Maldives.
The Met Office warned of heavy rain and possible flooding across the country. from 7th to 11th November 2026BylineThe Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) says heavy rain and the possibility of flooding are expected across the country from 7th to 11th November 2026.
A waterspout struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, damaging roofs of about four houses and several warehouses and injuring one person. 7 NovOne OnlineA waterspout struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu today, causing significant damage to the roofs of about four houses and several warehouses. A person sustained a head injury after being struck by a flying corrugated iron sheet
Floodwaters accumulating within Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi were drained out by cutting channels across the island. 6 NovOne OnlineYesterday, Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi bore the brunt of the damage from the heavy rains. Floodwaters accumulated within the island were drained out by cutting channels across various parts of the island.
45 houseshouses reporting flood damage in KolamaafushiBylineauthorities in Gaafu Alifu Kolamaafushi said that 45 houses and the island's Health Center have reported flood damage after heavy rainfall.
A yellow alert was issued with expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms.from 6:30 am to 10:30 am todaythe area between Haa Alif and Alif Dhaal AtollAdhadhu (English)A yellow alert was also issued from 6:30 am to 10:30 am today for the area between Haa Alif and Alif Dhaal Atoll, with expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report
Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding across several islands.over the past 24 hoursseveral islands throughout the MaldivesAdhadhu (English)Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has already resulted in flooding across several islands throughout the Maldives.
Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report
The Met Office warned of heavy rain and possible flooding across the country.from 7th to 11th November 2026across the countryBylineThe Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) says heavy rain and the possibility of flooding are expected across the country from 7th to 11th November 2026.
