Has the Maldives ever been hit by a hurricane?
Has the Maldives ever been hit by a hurricane? The Maldives archipelago's proximity to the equator means that it's protected from hurricanes and enjoys stable temperatures all year round.
Is Maldives sea safe to swim?
The shallow waters of Maldives abound with Black tip and white tip reef sharks. They are found almost everywhere from the deeper parts of the lagoons to the reefs and till the point in the lagoon where the beach starts. They swim really fast in shallow waters and are not dangerous.
Could a tsunami wipe out the Maldives?
Maldives atolls form a natural protection against tsunamis. Their slopes constitute very long submarine walls, which upon the arrival of a tsunami, dramatically reduces the force of the ocean wave. In 2004, without this natural and vital protection, the Maldives would have probably been completely devastated.
What is the crime like in the Maldives?
Crime rates are low but theft of belongings left unattended either on the beach or in hotel rooms does happen. Use the safe-deposit boxes back at the resort. The Maldives is experiencing a growing drug problem amongst its youth, and petty crime has risen as a result, although from a very low base.
What are the best and worst months to visit Maldives?
You can also swim in the sea year round. During the dry season (December to April), you can expect low rainfall, low humidity and lots of sunshine. The wet season – known as the “South West Monsoon” – runs from May to November, and this is considered the worst time to visit the Maldives.
What is the greatest threat to the survival of the Maldives?
Beach erosion is commonly reported as the main environmental threat that the country faces. Beach erosion categorised by the government as “severe”, where land is being rapidly lost to the sea, is present today on most inhabited islands.
Have the Maldives sunk yet?
Experts say that by 2100 the Maldives islands will be underwater, but the truth is that nobody knows for sure. What is certain is that the water level is increasing, but the local authorities try their best to protect these islands and the beautiful coral reefs that surround them.