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Flooding and strong winds cause damage in Addu, Madaveli

Heavy rainfall led to flooding on streets in Addu Feydhoo and Gdh. Madaveli, prompting emergency water drainage operations.

MET warns of rough weather as southwest monsoon begins

The agency stated that the Southwest Monsoon reached the southern atolls two days ago.

MET office warns of rough seas and strong winds

The MET Office advised seafarers and those travelling by sea to monitor weather conditions closely before undertaking journeys.

MET office forecasts fewer rainy days but higher rainfall

Nasr noted that current conditions reflect a transition between seasons.

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MET issues white alert as Cyclone Ditwah moves away from Maldives

The MET has issued a white alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Kaafu Atoll to Dhaalu Atoll.

29 November 2025

Maldives hit with southwestern monsoon rains

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

Maldives at Intermonsoons as MET office expects more rain

He said the seas would not be rough during this rainy patch except for when the wind picks up.

What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?

The storm had initially hit Oman on Sunday before it pounded the UAE on Tuesday.

Storm rips through coastal South African province, killing 11

Trevor Freemantle, who was driving in the area, filmed dark clouds swirling above the suburb of La Mercy near Durban.

Flights cancelled in parts of UK, power outages in Ireland

In Scotland, rail and ferry services were also affected and faced disruption due to Storm Kathleen.

Tropical Storm Ophelia lashes Mid-Atlantic with fierce winds

One of the hardest hit communities was Washington and North Carolina.

24 September 2023

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