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Flood-hit Kolamaafushi left with nowhere to accommodate displaced residents
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.
Infrastructure
Kolamaafushi reels from flooding as 85% of homes affected
Torrential rainfall that began on Friday afternoon caused severe flooding in GA. Kolamaafushi, damaging homes, public institutions and household goods, and triggering a full-island power outage. The council vice president said about 85% of homes were flooded, while NDMA said a military team was en route with water pumps and sandbags and the Met Office forecast further rain for five days.
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