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06 Aug, 2026

Supply Vessel Sinks in Southern Atolls: Search Underway for Missing Captain, Police Officer, and Soldier

MALÉ — A supply vessel carrying construction aggregates from Laamu Atoll to Gaafu Atoll sank early Thursday morning after taking on water, prompting an intensive search-and-rescue operation for three missing individuals, including a

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

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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

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16 May, 2026

Met Office Warns of Rough Weather as Western Monsoon Begins

The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast mostly cloudy skies and thundershowers across parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with rough seas expected as the western monsoon gets under way.

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Supply Vessel Sinks in Southern Atolls: Search Underway for Missing Captain, Police Officer, and Soldier

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

Met Office Warns of Rough Weather as Western Monsoon Begins

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