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Maldives Meteorological Service
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Flood-hit Kolamaafushi left with nowhere to accommodate displaced residents
Torrential rain on Friday flooded GA. Kolamaafushi, damaging at least 47 homes and institutions including the health center and school, leaving the local council with nowhere to shelter displaced families. The Maldives Meteorological Service has warned of torrential rain and possible flooding across the country through Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Environment
MET issues alert for torrential rain and flooding through Republic Day holiday
The Maldives Meteorological Service issued an alert on Saturday warning of torrential rain and possible localized flooding across the country from 7th to 11th November 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day holiday. A white alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms is in place for northern Maldives, from HA. Atoll to ADh. Atoll, lasting until at least 04:00 pm.
Environment
Tornado strikes Lhaimagu, injures one person
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.
Environment
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.
Environment
MET warns of torrential rain and possible flooding across some islands
The Maldives Meteorological Service forecast widespread rain, occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms across the country from November 7 to 11 as the southwest monsoon becomes active. The service warned that some islands could face torrential rain and localised flooding during the five-day period, and urged the public to stay updated with forecasts and take precautions.
Environment
MET Office warns of torrential rain and flooding risk through 11...
The Maldives Meteorological Service has warned of widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country from 7 to 11 November, with a risk of localised flooding on some islands. Flooding after heavy rain has already affected 45 houses and a health centre in Gaafu Dhaalu Kolamaafushi, with the MNDF assisting flooded households in Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo.
Infrastructure
Kolamaafushi reels from flooding as 85% of homes affected
Torrential rainfall that began on Friday afternoon caused severe flooding in GA. Kolamaafushi, damaging homes, public institutions and household goods, and triggering a full-island power outage. The council vice president said about 85% of homes were flooded, while NDMA said a military team was en route with water pumps and sandbags and the Met Office forecast further rain for five days.
Other
Adverse weather expected for next five days
The Maldives Meteorological Service forecast adverse weather across the country over the next five days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in some areas as the Southwest Monsoon intensifies. Winds are forecast at 5 to 15 mph with possible gusts up to 40 mph, and the public is advised to take caution at sea where conditions are expected to become rough.
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Maldives 10th National Monsoon Forum
The Maldives Meteorological Service, supported by UNDP's Thayyaaru Project, held the 10th National Monsoon Forum in Malé on 17 August 2026. The forum brought together 46 participants from weather and climate user sectors to discuss seasonal forecasts, impact-based forecasting and early warning systems.
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