A waterspout struck Lhaimagu in Shaviyani Atoll today, causing various damages.

In a post on X today, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that the waterspout struck Lhaimagu, causing significant damage to the roofs of around four houses and several warehouses.

The NDMA stated that one person sustained a head injury after being struck by a flying corrugated iron sheet during the incident and is currently receiving treatment, while the island council is working to assess the damages caused by the waterspout.

A comment from the Lhaimagu Council regarding the incident has not been obtained so far.

As the waterspout struck Lhaimagu, weather conditions across the Maldives have deteriorated since yesterday. The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) predicts that weather conditions will remain rough across various parts of the country for the next five days.

The Met Office stated that southwest monsoon winds will strengthen in the coming days. Therefore, it is projected that various areas of the Maldives will experience thunderstorms and heavy rain, with some regions also experiencing intermittent showers.

The Met Office stated that adverse weather conditions will persist across various regions of the Maldives until Wednesday. Consequently, travelers have been urged to be vigilant regarding the weather.