Male’, Hulhule’ record 90mm of rain in past 24 hours with more rain forecast

Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) reported on Thursday that Malé and Hulhulé recorded approximately 90 millimetres of rainfall over the past 24 hours.

Heavy rain since Wednesday evening resulted in significant flooding across the streets of Malé. Several islands across the atolls have also experienced adverse weather conditions, resulting in varying degrees of damage.

According to meteorological records, Gaafu Alifu Gemanafushi recorded the highest rainfall during the 24-hour period, at 101.8 millimetres, followed by Hulhulé with 90.3 millimetres.

Malé recorded the third-highest rainfall, at 90 millimetres during the same period, while Hulhumalé recorded 60 millimetres.

The weather forecast for Thursday, until 18:00pm, predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms in various parts of the Maldives. Winds are expected to blow from the southwest and west at speeds of 10 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 45 miles per hour.

Authorities have also warned that sea conditions are expected to be moderately rough, becoming rough during squalls. Wave heights are forecast to range from four to seven feet.

Met Office has urged the public to exercise caution and remain alert to the prevailing weather conditions.