MET Office records show that feels-like temperature across the Maldives is above 35 degrees celsius.
Data shared by Maldives Meteorological Service at 11am shows that the temperature is highest in capital Male' City. In Male', feels-like temperature is currently at 37 degrees celsius.
In HDh. Hanimaadhoo, feels-like temperature is at 36.4 degrees celsius, while in L. Kahdhoo, it's at 36.4 degrees celsius. GDh. Kaadehdhoo is experiencing feels-like temperature at 35.9 degrees celsius, and Addu is seeing 35.6 degrees celsius.
Even in the stifling heat, voters continue to make their way to polling stations across the country.
As per the Elections Commission, the first two hours since polls opened saw over 41,000 people cast their votes. This makes up 13 percent of the eligible voter base.
With the high temperature, it's important to take preventive measures, especially for those who may spend extended periods outdoors. Preventive measures such as those below are advised to avoid complications such as dehydration and heat stroke.
- Drink plenty of water, even if not feeling thirsty.
- If outdoors in the sun between 10am and 4pm, use umbrellas and sunscreen. Try to reduce time spent outdoors during this period.
- Wear airy, loose, light-coloured clothing.
- Those working outdoors, children and elderly must take extra care.
Maldives generally experiences high heat during the months between January and June, during the Iruvai (Northeast) monsoon.
The highest recorded feels-like temperature was on April 1, 2024, where it was at 48 degrees celsius in Male'.
The Hulhan'gu (Southwest) monsoon is due to start this month. Rainy weather is expected to intensify around May.
