Utilities Apps in Maldives

For current weather, marine forecasts and warnings, check the Maldives Meteorological Service and follow instructions from your resort, boat crew or guesthouse. Sea conditions matter more than a generic sunshine icon: wind, swell, storm surge and poor visibility can delay speedboats, ferries and seaplanes. Udha Maldives is a new government public-safety app with hazard alerts, weather, tide and incident information. It is a useful optional supplement, particularly for independent travel and stays on inhabited islands, but it is new and its sensor coverage is still developing. The launch programme began with a Living Lab in Fuvahmulah and is intended to scale. Udha is not an emergency-dispatch service, so do not use an in-app report instead of calling for urgent help. Call 102 for an ambulance, 118 for fire services or 119 for police. Follow posted beach flags and local advice, wear a life jacket on boats and do not swim or snorkel alone. Strong currents and channels can be dangerous even near a resort. Keep insurance details, medical information, accommodation contacts and return-transfer instructions available offline. If weather threatens a flight connection, contact the transfer operator and airline early rather than relying on one app notification.