Approximately 10,000 tonnes of water drained from Male’ roads

Approximately 10,000 tonnes of water have been drained from the flooded Male’ roads following nonstop heavy rain on Friday.

Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)’s Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking efforts to drain the floods. In this regard, 16 pumps have been placed across six areas in Male’ City.

They include five pumps at West Park, five pumps at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) area, three pumps at Salman Mosque area, one pump at Bodu Valhu area, one pump at Maafannu Ferry Terminal area and one pump at Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu area.

MNDF is also undertaking efforts in collaboration with Male’ City Council to place sandbags in areas prone to flooding.

Islands have also reported significant damage following flooding caused by heavy rain and swell waves. MNDF is also active in these islands to minimize damage and assist residents impacted by the floods. 

They include K. Maafushi, K. Guraidhoo, Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, Dh. Meedhoo, ADh. Maamigili, Sh. Narudhoo and F. Nilandhoo.

A yellow alert is still in effect from Noonu Atoll to Laamu Atoll until 04:00am warning of torrential rain and thunderstorms with gusts of winds up to 40 miles per hour and rough seas.