Unrelenting Rain Submerges Malé, Damages 144 Houses
Relentless rainfall caused extensive flooding in Malé and four other islands. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported damage to 144 households in Malé. Assistance was provided to 132 households, including sandbags and shelter. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) pumped out 9,306 metric tonnes of water. In Malé, a tree fell on a vehicle. Flooding also occurred in Guraidhoo, Dhiyamigili, Maamendhoo, and Kudahuvadhoo. Velana International Airport experienced flight delays: 17 incoming and 11 outgoing flights delayed over five hours. A Manta Air seaplane was damaged by high winds and sent for repairs. The Maldives Meteorological Service warned of continued severe weather in central and southern regions.
Relentless rainfall caused extensive flooding in Malé and four other islands. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported damage to 144 households in Malé. Assistance was provided to 132 households, including sandbags and shelter. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) pumped out 9,306 metric tonnes of water. In Malé, a tree fell on a vehicle. Flooding also occurred in Guraidhoo, Dhiyamigili, Maamendhoo, and Kudahuvadhoo. Velana International Airport experienced flight delays: 17 incoming and 11 outgoing flights delayed over five hours. A Manta Air seaplane was damaged by high winds and sent for repairs. The Maldives Meteorological Service warned of continued severe weather in central and southern regions.
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Relentless rainfall caused extensive flooding in Malé and four other islands. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported damage to 144 households in Malé. Assistance was provided to 132 households, including sandbags and shelter. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) pumped out 9,306 metric tonnes of water. In Malé, a tree fell on a vehicle. Flooding also occurred in Guraidhoo, Dhiyamigili, Maamendhoo, and Kudahuvadhoo. Velana International Airport experienced flight delays: 17 incoming and 11 outgoing flights delayed over five hours. A Manta Air seaplane was damaged by high winds and sent for repairs. The Maldives Meteorological Service warned of continued severe weather in central and southern regions.
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