The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a statement urging the public to disregard social media posts and messages that claim to predict upcoming earthquakes, labelling such claims as false and unscientific. The service confirmed that the current claims circulating online are entirely false and that there is no scientific method capable of accurately predicting when or where an earthquake will occur. While seismic monitoring stations continue to track real-time earthqu

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has officially commenced aviation meteorological operations at the Maafaru Meteorological Office, marking a significant enhancement to weather support services for one of the country’s key northern airports. According to MMS, the establishment of the Maafaru office strengthens the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable meteorological information for both domestic and international flight operations. The new facility will support p

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS), in collaboration with the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, hosted a High-Level Dialogue and Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on 30th March 2026 at Meerumaa Events Hall in Male’. The event addressed two initiatives: the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF)-funded UNEP Investment Phase in the Republic of Maldives, and the inception phase of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded TRACT Proje

Ali Shareef, the Maldives’ first locally trained weather forecaster and the Deputy Director General of the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS), has retired after an extraordinary 47‑year career. Ali began his career in 1978 as a meteorological observer, later becoming the first Maldivian to receive formal training as a weather forecaster. Over the decades, he played a central role in issuing aviation and sea‑area forecasts, critical services for a country heavily dependent

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has introduced its refreshed brand identity, marking an important institutional milestone as the agency strengthens its role as the national provider of weather, climate, and early warning services. The updated branding is designed to improve how MMS communicates critical information to the public, supporting national efforts to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and long‑term resilience in the face of increasing climate risks. According t