According to the national weather agency, R. Ifuru experienced the heaviest rainfall in the past 24 hours, with 50 millimeters recorded between 8:00 am Monday and 8:00 am Tuesday, as the weather agency warned that adverse conditions were likely to continue. 

The Maldives Meteorological Service reported that other areas also saw significant rainfall, including B. Dharavandhoo with 44 millimeters, Sh. Funadhoo with 32.8 millimeters, K. Dhiffushi with 31.4 millimeters, N. Maafaru with 28.8 millimeters, and Fuvahmulah City with 25.5 millimeters.

In the greater Male’ area, rainfall was lighter—Male’ City received 15 millimeters, Hulhule’ 12.8 millimeters, and Hulhumale’ 9 millimeters.

The heaviest rainfalls were concentrated in the northern and central parts of the country. F. Nilandhoo recorded 24.6 millimeters, ADh. Maamigili 21.5 millimeters, R. Alifushi 16.9 millimeters, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi 16.8 millimeters, HDh. Hanimaadhoo 12.5 millimeters, M. Muli 10.6 millimeters, Lh. Olhuvelifushi 8.9 millimeters, and AA. Thoddoo 8.5 millimeters. In the southern region, L. Kadhdhoo received 5.6 millimeters of rain.

A Meteorological Service spokesperson told Sun on Tuesday that scattered rainfall is expected to continue across much of the country through the weekend. The ongoing weather pattern is linked to the strengthening of the Hulhangu Monsoon, which is also likely to cause rougher, potentially unusually rough seas in the coming days.

Authorities have advised seafarers to exercise caution. The bad weather coincides with increased travel as families return to the islands, schools prepare to reopen after a long break and Independence Day celebrations. Officials emphasized the importance of checking the latest weather updates and ensuring safety equipment is in order before heading out to sea.