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Infrastructure Kolamaafushi floods affect 85 percent homes, 25 families displaced Torrential rain from 6 Nov afternoon until 9:30 pm flooded Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi, with water entering about 60 houses — roughly 85 percent of the island's homes — and leaving 25 families displaced. The island Council and MNDF carried out a joint drainage operation, and the NDMA reported power outages and sewage overflow in an affected home. 2 outlets : Sun English, Adhadhu (English) Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
Society 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. Sun English Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Environment Tornado strikes Lhaimagu, injures one person A waterspout struck Lhaimagu in Shaviyani Atoll on 7 November 2026, damaging roofs of around four houses and several warehouses and injuring one person. The Met Office forecast rough weather across parts of the Maldives for the next five days, with adverse conditions persisting until Wednesday. 7 outlets : MM TV (English), National Disaster Management Authority, One Online and 4 more Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
Economy Proposed 2027 budget boosts social protection spending to over USD 259 million The proposed 2027 state budget allocates over USD 259.40 million for social protection services, an 8.8 per cent increase from the outgoing fiscal year, with the largest share going to senior citizen care and pensions. Capital spending under the Public Sector Investment Programme will fund safe homes for women, elderly facilities and domestic violence shelters. 2 outlets : PSM News, Miadhu Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
Economy Budget 2027: Government allocates over MVR 4 billion for social... The proposed 2027 State Budget allocates more than MVR 4 billion for social security services, an 8.8 per cent increase over the previous year, covering pensions, sick and disability assistance, elderly, children and family support. The Ministry of Finance projects further increases in pension and social assistance spending, and PSIP capital expenditure in the area includes Amaan Hiyaa, old-age homes and special shelters for domestic violence victims. MM TV (English) Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Other · Press release Sh. Funadhoo Harbor Area Experiences Serious Fire Incident: Significant Dam... A fire broke out at an oil shed in the Sh. Funadhoo harbor area, damaging four houses and five workshops/garages and prompting the relocation of 33 residents. The fire was brought under control at 11:58 AM, with 18 people affected by smoke inhalation and four receiving treatment at Sh. Atoll Hospital. National Disaster Management Authority Source (opens National Disaster Management Authority in a new tab)

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