Environment

The "Green Nursery" project was launched in Hulhumalé today, alongside the commencement of physical work on solar-diesel hybrid systems across various islands. These initiatives aim to protect the environment, increase renewable energy usage, and reduce expenditure on fuel.

A white alert has been issued for the south of Maldives today due to heavy rain and strong winds. The severe weather has caused significant damage in Addu City, including roofs blowing off houses. Additionally, concerns were raised today regarding the environmental impact of large-scale land reclamation projects currently underway in Kaafu Atoll.

Haze is affecting visibility across parts of the Maldives, while a white alert has been issued for heavy rain in Fuvahmulah and Addu City. Additionally, concerns have surfaced regarding the leasing of a Hulhumale’ nursery plot to a foreign company, alongside allegations of environmental issues and financial irregularities surrounding the Ras Malé project.

On December 29, 2025, STELCO conducted significant work to expand its services and strengthen utility infrastructure. These development projects aim to enhance service quality and ensure the sustainable delivery of essential basic services to the public.

Land reclamation for Hulhumalé Phase 3 is progressing rapidly, with the Rasmalé project targeted for completion by April 2026. Efforts are underway to acquire electric vehicles for the five-million tree planting program and to implement eco-friendly pest control methods. Meanwhile, weather alerts have been issued across various regions of the Maldives due to deteriorating conditions.

Manta Air has been fined MVR 20,000 for constructing an illegal seaplane platform in Ifuru. Meanwhile, a protest was held near a dredger today over the environmental impact of the Rasmalé reclamation project. The MET Office has issued a white alert for heavy rain in southern atolls, and work is underway to establish solar-diesel-battery hybrid energy systems across various islands.

Construction is progressing rapidly with 30% of the Ras Malé project and Naifaru land reclamation complete, while work on installing hybrid energy systems across various islands began today. Additionally, weather warnings have been issued as heavy rain is forecasted across the Maldives.