Environment

Govt. to allow entry of single-use plastic after June 1 under specific conditions

May 31, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Economic Development has informed that the government has changed the rules with regards to the single-use plastic (SUP) ban set to go into effect… Continued

Gili Lankanfushi Resort fined for sandbank destruction

May 30, 2021, 20:16

Malé, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Gili Lankanfushi Resort for attempting to destroy the sandbank between the resort and K. Himmafushi. According to the statement released by… Continued

No intention by govt. to establish EPA as an independent entity

May 23, 2021, 16:03

Malé, Maldives - While the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has previously said that the incumbent government intends to establish the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as an independent entity… Continued

Tauktae intensifies to very severe cyclonic storm over India

May 16, 2021, 13:53

India - The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) braces for impact at as cyclone Tauktae intensifies into a very severe cyclonic storm with potential to strengthening before it hits Gujurat, India… Continued

Hoarafushi Airport was built according to EIA: Minister Aslam

May 16, 2021, 13:04

Malé, Maldives - Housing Minister Mohamed Aslam said that Hoarafushi Airport was damaged after bad weather during the past two days while preparations were being made to develop coastal protection… Continued

EPA to inspect if Hoarafushi Airport is built according to EIA

May 16, 2021, 12:48

Malé, Maldives — The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Maldives to inspect whether the Hoarafushi Airport has been built according to the Environmental Inspect Assessment (EIA) report created to examine… Continued

Major losses anticipated as Hoarafushi Airport is uninsured

May 15, 2021, 15:19

Malé, Maldives - Regional Airports said that huge losses are anticipated for the airport recently developed in HA. Hoarafushi as the airport is not insured. The Managing Director Mohamed Rizvy… Continued

Weather conditions in Maldives to deteriorate due to cyclone Tauktae

May 15, 2021, 10:30

Malé, Maldives — The Maldives Meteorology Department (MET) has revealed that Maldives is expected to face strong wind and rough sea for the next 18 hours due to cyclone Tauktae.… Continued

Hoarafushi Airport operation stopped due to tidal surges

May 14, 2021, 19:41

HA. Atoll, Maldives - As the southern atolls of Maldives have been facing stormy weather for the past few days, due to the tidal surges in HA. Hoarafushi, flights to… Continued

Over 300 houses affected by heavy rainfall in Addu

May 13, 2021, 16:06

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council has revealed that 315 houses in Addu have been affected by heavy rainfall in the Southern Maldives in the past 72 hours. Speaking… Continued