A man who went missing after a barge capsized has been found dead.
The barge capsized while travelling from Raa Kudakurathu resort to Male' on Monday night.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Spokesperson said Coast Guard divers found the missing man under the "Leo Pearl" barge.
He was found motionless, the spokesperson added. Adhadhu understands the deceased man is a foreign national.
MNDF spokesperson said efforts were underway to transport his body to Kaashidhoo health center to confirm death.
There were five people on board when the barge capsized. Four of them were rescued earlier on Tuesday.
Bad weather was reported across the country on Monday and the Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) issued a white alert for a large area.
