President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ordered all military personnel to become active at the national level amid the worsening weather.
Area command military officers are currently overseeing and joining the relief efforts across their designated regions along with the relevant authorities. Flooding has been reported in several islands, causing damage to property. Sandbags are also being placed in Male' City to prevent houses from being flooded.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for the region from Lhaviyani Atoll to Vaavu Atoll. The Met Office stated that torrential rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts are expected in this region. NDMA has urged residents to take the necessary precautions to prevent further damage due to the worsening weather condition.