Environment

Today (December 30, 2025), due to the impact of heavy smog and haze on the territory of Maldives, the National Meteorological Service has revealed that visibility has greatly decreased in some parts of Maldives. As the haze has significantly affected the northern and central atolls of Maldives due to winds blowing from the east, those traveling by air and sea have been advised to be cautious. Health experts advise taking precautionary measures when spending time outdoors during this period, and to be especially careful for those with respiratory problems. Reports indicate that this is the first time this year that air quality in Maldives has deteriorated to this extent during this period.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the land designated for operating a nursery in Hulhumalé was handed over to a Chinese company. Under this agreement, the responsibility for developing and maintaining the area has been entrusted to the company, and this is an important decision in the progress of Hulhumalé's development projects. The main purpose of handing over this land is to facilitate the provision of quality services with modern facilities. With the practical handover of the land today, the work on the site will officially begin in the near future.

Major environmental and financial allegations surfaced on December 30, 2025, regarding the land reclamation of Fushidhiggaru Falhu or the RasMale' project. Environmental experts are expressing concern that the project is causing irreversible damage to marine life, while financial institutions have alleged irregularities in the financial accounting for the project. News reports today say that relevant authorities have launched an investigation into these issues.

Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has issued a White Alert for the area including Fuvahmulah City and Addu City on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. This alert has been issued due to the expectation of heavy rain and thunderstorms in those areas, advising the public to be vigilant. As strong winds and rough seas are expected during this weather warning period, relevant authorities have requested those traveling in these two southern cities to pay special attention to the weather. As the weather is expected to be bad during the New Year, it is important to take precautionary measures to protect property and homes from possible damage.