Police responded to a cargo vessel sinking in the Villimale’–Vaadhoo channel on Sunday evening.
According to the Maldives Police Service, the vessel capsized near Villimale’–Vaadhoo channel, with the report received at 16:59. The boat, Fehi Villa, had three people onboard.
Fehi Villa was reportedly first assisted by a vessel from Male’ Water and Sewerage Company Pvt Ltd (MWSC), which also towed the vessel to Gulhifalhu.
The Maldives Meteorological Service issued a white alert for the central region, from Thaa Atoll to Raa Atoll, effective from 16:30 to 22:30. Winds are expected to reach 19–24 mph, with gusts of up to 45 mph during thunderstorms.
Authorities have warned of rough seas and advised vessels to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel.
