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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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