The government has initiated efforts to mitigate the difficulties caused by ongoing heavy rains across the country, as severe weather conditions are expected to persist in the coming days.

Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed stated in a post on X today that relevant government agencies have already begun preparations to minimize the impact of the adverse weather. The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast rainy conditions across most parts of the country over the next few days.

Heena noted that the government aims to make arrangements as smooth as possible for people as they prepare for the beginning of Ramadan.

Heavy rainfall has already affected the capital and several regions today, with the Meteorological Service issuing a yellow alert for some areas. According to the Islamic calendar, the first day of Ramadan falls tomorrow.

The current spell of bad weather is expected to subside by Monday, which marks the third day of Ramadan.