The National Disaster Management Authority's Disaster Statistics of Maldives 2024 report compiles hazard incidents reported across the country between December 2023 and December 2024. This snapshot pulls out the key figures from the report.

At a glance

The headline numbers from a year of hazard reporting across the Maldives.

The three-year trend

Reported hazard incidents have risen steadily across the Maldives over the past three years.

Hazards reported in 2024

Eight distinct hazard types were recorded, with three accounting for the vast majority of incidents.

Where incidents were reported

Incidents were recorded across all 20 atolls, with several emerging as clear hotspots.

When incidents were reported

Hazard reports peaked during May and August, aligning with seasonal monsoon and cyclonic activity.

Households affected

Flooding stands out as the most widespread household impact of the year, by a significant margin.

Hazard hotspots

A closer look at the three most frequent hazards reveals different geographic patterns for each.

This snapshot covers a single year. Hazard patterns shift, monsoons evolve, and the picture changes from one season to the next. Staying informed is part of staying prepared. The full Disaster Statistics of Maldives 2024 report with the complete island-by-island breakdown, financial assistance details, and NDMA's recommendations is available from the National Disaster Management Authority website. Read report - Here