Environment
The National Meteorological Center has issued a white alert today (31 December 2025) forecasting bad weather for the southern atolls of the Maldives. This alert has been issued because heavy rain with strong winds is expected, advising people to take safety precautions during today's hours. Relevant authorities have urged those traveling by sea to be aware of the weather in connection with this weather change.
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Today (December 31, 2025), Addu City experienced severe rainfall, causing significant damage to various neighborhoods, and the roofs of some houses have been completely blown away by the wind. It is reported that some buildings' roofs were torn off in this incident, causing significant damage to household items inside and the building's structure. Relevant authorities are currently providing assistance in the affected areas and working to assess the details of the damage incurred.
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It was noted on December 31, 2025 that large-scale dredging and land reclamation projects being carried out in a large area of Malé Atoll are having major adverse effects on the environment. Environmental experts stated on this day that these works are causing the seawater to change color and causing significant damage to the reef's organisms. It has also raised concerns that these extreme dredging operations will disrupt the environment in which marine life flourishes and damage the environmental system in the long term.
