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Bad Weather

Environment

MET predicts bad weather to continue

Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.

12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Environment

Rainfall causes heavy flooding in Malé

Morning rainfall caused heavy flooding in Malé on Wednesday, Mihaaru reported.

03 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Bad weather causes damages in 14 islands

A cyclone hit Nilandhoo in Faafu atoll Thursday afternoon and blew the roofs off 10 houses after heavy rainfall caused damages on Thinadhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll the previous day.

01 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM

Environment

Family displaced in Malé as bad weather continues

Several other incidents on land and at sea have been reported across the Maldives as a bout of bad weather with the onset of the south-west monsoon continues unabated.

22 May 2017, 9:00 AM

Environment

Crew of sinking cargo boat rescued at sea

The coastguard rescued four crew members Friday afternoon from a cargo boat that sank en route from Malé to the southern island of Feeali in Faafu atoll.

23 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

Food shortage in Makunudhoo amid bad weather

“To be honest, we are barely surviving, my family has only eaten biscuits and bread in the past few days. During this difficult time, families who have food are sharing it with others,” said a Makunudhoo shop owner.

21 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Culture

More than 300 passengers rescued at sea

The coastguard has rescued some 181 passengers on a Thaa Atoll ferry and another 130 passengers on a Haa Alif Atoll ferry on Saturday amidst bad weather that has foiled Eid travel plans for thousands.

20 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Ferry services temporarily suspended stranding 200

16 May 2013, 6:28 PM

News In Brief

Coast Guard rescues five after fishing boat sinks due to bad weather

06 May 2013, 3:39 PM

Culture

MNDF warns of bad weather, calls on seafarers to avoid sea travel

10 Sep 2012, 6:23 PM

Culture

MNDF warns seafarers to be cautious of bad weather

12 Sep 2011, 7:50 PM

Culture

Tropical storm hits Male’, sinks fishing boat

29 Jul 2010, 4:39 PM

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