A waterspout struck Lhaimagu in Shaviyani Atoll on 7 November 2026, damaging roofs of around four houses and several warehouses and injuring one person. The Met Office forecast rough weather across parts of the Maldives for the next five days, with adverse conditions persisting until Wednesday.
Latest Tornado strikes Lhaimagu causing extensive damage; one person sustained head injuries! Raajje (English), 7 Nov, 15:24
As the southwest monsoon intensifies across the Maldives, heavy rainfall on Friday caused significant damage in Gaafu Alif Atoll Kolamaafushi, where floodwaters inundated homes and public institutions, leading to widespread power outages.
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The Meteorological Service issued a statement on Saturday warning of torrential rain and possible flooding across the Maldives through Wednesday, when the country celebrates its Republic Day.
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The Southwest Monsoon has become active over the Maldives. Due to this, widespread rain accompanied by occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the country from 7th to 11th November 2026
Therefore, all are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions
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The agency also forecasts northeast/easterly winds in northern atolls and southwest/westerly winds elsewhere, at 8-18 miles per hour in the south and 5-15 miles per hour elsewhere.
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1 injured, houses damaged as tornado strikes Lhaimagu
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According to the information received so far, 4 houses as well as several warehouses sustained major damage.
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Additionally, reports indicate that 22 other houses suffered varying degrees of damage.
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A tornado has struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, damaging more than 25 homes and leaving one person seriously injured.
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In a post on X today, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that the waterspout struck Lhaimagu
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A tornado has struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, damaging more than 25 homes and leaving one person seriously injured.
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The agency also forecasts northeast/easterly winds in northern atolls and southwest/westerly winds elsewhere, at 8-18 miles per hour in the south and 5-15 miles per hour elsewhere.
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Earlier reports gave 5 to 15 mph 31 May, 11:33 The Standard
1 injured, houses damaged as tornado strikes Lhaimagu
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According to the information received so far, 4 houses as well as several warehouses sustained major damage.
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Additionally, reports indicate that 22 other houses suffered varying degrees of damage.
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It has since been downgraded to a white alert, with the national weather agency forecasting that the from HA. Atoll to ADh. Atoll will be affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms until at least 04:00 pm.
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1 injured, houses damaged as tornado strikes Lhaimagu
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