Maldives hit with southwestern monsoon rains

Rain will be expected in the south and central parts of the country over the next 24 hours.

8 August 2024

MET warns seafarers as cyclone develops in Bay of Bengal

The MET office has advised the public, especially seafarers, to closely monitor weather updates and warnings over the coming days.

16 December 2024

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says

Last year saw four days in a row break the record, from July 3 through July 6.

24 July 2024

MET warns of adverse weather over new year holidays

The MET office has urged travellers to exercise caution during the holiday period due to the challenging weather conditions.

31 December 2024

Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Kurendhoo

The flooding has caused extensive damage to the island's infrastructure, including severe harm to the magistrate's court.

19 November 2024

MET warns of 5-day-long storms as monsoon intensifies

MET has advised seafarers not to travel until after checking the weather.

6 October 2024

MET forecasts rain, rough seas as southwest monsoon strengthens

The MET Office had earlier noted the onset of the southwest monsoon in the southern Maldives last week.

11 May 2025

Delhi's record 52.9C reading was wrong by three degrees

However the city's record for heat still appears to have been broken.

2 June 2024