Thunderstorms, Rough Seas, Gust, Torrential rain
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Issued by Maldives: Maldives Meteorological Service
⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 00:30 📍 From Kaafu Atoll to Vaavu Atoll (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Torrential rain and thunderstorms with gusts of 45 mph expected.
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventThunderstorms, Rough Seas, Gust, Torrential rain
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaFrom Kaafu Atoll to Vaavu Atoll
Issuing authorityMaldives: Maldives Meteorological Service
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-21T22:22:43+05:00
Effective2026-10-21T22:25:00+05:00
Onset2026-10-21T22:30:00+05:00
Expires2026-10-22T02:30:00+05:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.462.0.2026.10.21.22.20.29
Message typeAlert
Senderalert@meteorology.gov.mv
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
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- Torrential rain and thunderstorms with gusts of 45 mph expected.
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