Met Office issues white alert as heavy rain and thunder expected across much of Maldives

The Maldives Meteorological Service issued a white alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Haa Alif Atoll to Thaa Atoll, in effect from 10am to 4:30pm on 15 Nov. Hulhumalé recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 66 millimetres.

First reported 15 Nov 2026, 14:45

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Met Office issues white alert as heavy rain and thunder expected across much of Maldives

35 miles per hour wind speed during squalls

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35 miles per hour wind speed during squalls The Standard
Wind speeds may reach 35 miles per hour during squalls.
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Earlier reports gave 40 mph 12 Nov, 12:28 Sun English
66 millimetres rainfall in Hulhumalé in past 24 hours The Standard
Hulhumalé recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, at 66 millimetres
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44 millimetres rainfall in K. Dhiffushi in past 24 hours The Standard
followed by K. Dhiffushi with 44 millimetres
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More rain and thunder expected across Maldives today12 Nov 2026

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