El Nino

3D printing technology to aid coral growth in Maldives

Moulds were slotted together underwater, like a giant aquatic LEGO set, to create the new reef.

Can Maldives reefs recover from El Nino?

Environmentalists say Maldives reefs may not bounce back from this year’s El Nino as fast as the government expects because of human stressors, such as dredging and land reclamation.

Addu City suffers worst floods in 40 years

Southern Addu City has suffered the worst storm damage in 40 years after 12 continuous hours of torrential rain left streets inundated and flooded some 200 households.

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.

Artificial reef building offers hope as super El Niño looms

World Bank predicts positive outlook for Maldivian economy in 2014