Torrential rain on Friday flooded GA. Kolamaafushi, damaging at least 47 homes and institutions including the health center and school, leaving the local council with nowhere to shelter displaced families. The Maldives Meteorological Service has warned of torrential rain and possible flooding across the country through Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
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Torrential rain unleashed extensive flooding in Kolamaafushi on Friday, damaging at least 47 homes, as well as institutions including the health center and school.
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The local council of GA. Kolamaafushi, one of the island's worst-hit by torrential rain and flooding, reported on Saturday that they have nowhere to move displaced families.
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The Meteorological Service issued a statement on Saturday warning of torrential rain and possible flooding across the Maldives through Wednesday, when the country celebrates its Republic Day.
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The homes had water one or one-and-a-half feet high. We dug trenches on the roads to divert the flood water. Even if we were able to drain the water, there are damages. Even the mattresses in many of the homes are ruined.
We had only the school hall and classrooms to use for temporary shelter. But the school is also flooded. So, we couldn't use it. We prioritized digging trenches to divert the flood water than to make the setups there. We were able to dewat…
The Southwest Monsoon has become active over the Maldives. Due to this, widespread rain accompanied by occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the country from 7th to 11th November 2026
Therefore, all are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions
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Torrential rain unleashed extensive flooding in Kolamaafushi on Friday, damaging at least 47 homes, as well as institutions including the health center and school.
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The council previously said that 85 percent of the homes in the island were affected by flooding.
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The agency also forecasts northeast/easterly winds in northern atolls and southwest/westerly winds elsewhere, at 8-18 miles per hour in the south and 5-15 miles per hour elsewhere.
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Winds may gust to 35 miles per hour during showers.
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Earlier reports gave 35 miles per hour 7 Nov, 11:32 Sun English35 miles per hour 7 Nov, 11:16 Sun English
Due to this, widespread rain accompanied by occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over the country from 7th to 11th November 2026
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