The NDMA confirmed that four islands — Ghoidhoo in Shaviyani Atoll, Naifaru in Lhaviyani Atoll, Feridhoo in Alifu Alifu Atoll and Maalhos in Baa Atoll — experienced severe flooding and damages after heavy rains, with financial losses yet to be assessed. Island councils and the MNDF are pumping out flood water with over 1,000 sandbags, and rain is expected to continue for the next two days.
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The island councils are working alongside the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), which has been provided with over 1,000 sandbags to assist in the efforts to pump out flood water
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NDMA has sent out water pumps to five islands, with 13 more set to receive pumps next week
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Four islands had also reported flooding last month, which resulted in damages worth MVR 1.4 million.
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NDMA has sent out water pumps to five islands, with 13 more set to receive pumps next week, the authority, which has been monitoring the current situation around the clock, confirmed.
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