The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast widespread rain, occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms across the country from today until Wednesday this week, warning that some islands could experience torrential rain and localised flooding.
The weather warning comes as the southwest monsoon, locally known as the Hulhangu Moosun, becomes active over the Maldives.
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White Alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms. https://t.co/CVfdJ1SfEN— Maldives Meteorology (@MetMaldives) November 7, 2026
The Meteorological Service has advised the public to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions against possible flooding and adverse weather conditions.
The Met Office issued a white alert this morning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Haa Alifu Atoll to Alif Dhaal Atoll, covering the period from 10:30am to 4pm. An earlier yellow alert was in effect for the same area between 6:30am and 10:30am.
The southwest monsoon is the Maldives’ wet season, normally lasting from mid-May to November. It brings increased rainfall, stronger winds and rougher sea conditions compared with the northeast monsoon, locally known as Iruvai Moosun, which runs from January to March. April and December are transitional months.
The latest forecast also follows flooding reported in parts of the country after heavy rainfall. Forty-five houses and the health centre in Gaafu Dhaalu Kolamaafushi were flooded, while the Maldives National Defence Force has been assisting households affected by flooding in Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo.
The Meteorological Service has urged the public to exercise caution, particularly when travelling by sea, as conditions may become rough during periods of rain.
