The air quality across the Maldives has deteriorated, with the conditions expected to persist over the next five days.
In a statement on Monday, the Maldives Meteorological Service warned of that the air quality has worsened across the Maldives, with particularly poor conditions observed in the northern and central regions, where the visibility has dropped below three kilometers.
The haze is expected to persists over the next five days due to north-easterly winds.
“These conditions are expected to persist over the next five days,” warned the weather agency.
Air quality across the Maldives has deteriorated, with particularly poor conditions observed in the northern and central regions. These conditions are expected to persist over the next five days.Seafarers and those spending extended time outdoors are advised to take necessary… pic.twitter.com/qQd49eXIWH
— Maldives Meteorology (@MetMaldives) February 16, 2026
The Meteorological Service advised seafarers and those spending extended time outdoors d to take necessary precautions and follow the guidelines provided by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
According to the IQ Air, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in central city of Male’ is above 105.
Unlike mist or fog, haze is caused by fine particles in the air, which pollute the air and reduce visibility.
The Maldives usually faces haze during December and January, when the Hulhangu Monsoon transitions into Iruvai Monsoon.
Environmental analysts have warned the issue has become more severe in recent years, mainly due to hazardous gases expelled from factories in neighboring countries.