13 years ago, as the day of horror drew to a close the ocean calmed, people were going about their normal lives, then the sea surged out as powerfully as it came ashore. After more than a decade, the horror of Tsunami 2004 is still unspeakable.
Minister of Defence and National Security Adam Shareef inaugurates the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, in Bandos Maldives. This two day Platform organized by NDMC, supported by UNDP Maldives and People of Japan is themed around “Sustainable Development for a Resilient Future”
First full scale school Tsunami drill being conducted at Gaafu Alif Atoll Education Center with 550 students and 87 staff in partnership with UNDP Maldives Maldivian Red Crescent Maldives Police Service Maldives National Defence Force FRS.
The Maldives Meteorological Services forecast average strong winds of 30 - 40 mph to central Atolls from 17/0730 - 17/1000 hrs. The Islands of central Atolls should immediately take preparedness actions to minimize losses caused by a possible flooding event.
Island disaster management planning workshop concluded in H.A Kelaa with 26 participants (7 Females and 19 Males) on 15th of April. Program was conducted from 09 April 2017 - 14 April 2017. All Institutes in the Island took part in the program including Fenaka, School, Police, Health Center, NGO's, Youths and Island...
The Maldives Meteorological Services has forecast torrential rain with heavy thunderstorms between Laamu to Gaafu Dhaalu Atolls From 15/0900 - 15/1200 hrs. The islands of Laamu & Gaafu Dhaalu Atolls should immediately take preparedness actions to minimize losses caused by a possible flooding event.Attached please find the Advisory issued by NDMC.