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Debris scatters along the breakwater reef of Maafushi after a popular floating bar dragged anchor and disintegrated in 50 mph wind gusts.
31 Jul, 2026

Squalls and Heavy Seas Batter Maldives, Leaving Two Missing and Causing Widespread Maritime and Flight Disruptions

MALE’ — A severe Southwest Monsoon weather system battered much of the Maldives on Friday, triggering dangerous maritime accidents, flight diversions at the nation’s main international airport, and heavy rainfall across central