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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

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Infrastructure Whirlwind lands in Lhaimgu, injures 1 A whirlwind struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, injuring one person and damaging the roofs of several houses and warehouses. The National Disaster Management Authority said it was working with the island's council and other agencies to assess the damage and provide assistance to victims. Byline 4 days ago Source

Infrastructure Several houses damaged as tornado hits Lhaimagu A tornado struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu, damaging more than 25 homes and seriously injuring one man. The National Disaster Management Authority is working with Lhaimagu Council to assess the damage, while authorities urged the public to stay vigilant amid adverse weather. 7 outlets 4 days ago Source

Infrastructure Heavy rain floods 45 homes and health centre in Kolamaafushi Heavy rainfall flooded forty-five houses and the health centre in Gaafu Dhaalu Kolamaafushi, prompting emergency response efforts by police, the island council and the MNDF. The NDMA reported power outages, and the MNDF is also assisting flood-affected households in Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo. 2 outlets 4 days ago Source

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. 2 outlets 4 days ago Source

Society Four café workers hospitalised after gas cylinder explosion in... Four expatriate workers were hospitalised after a gas cylinder explosion sparked a fire at Marinate café in Hulhumalé Phase I, with none reported to have sustained serious injuries. The fire was extinguished before police and military personnel arrived, no customers were injured, and neighbouring premises and the café building were unaffected. 7 outlets 1 Nov Source

Society · Press release NDMA Provides Assistance to Victims of Sh. Funadhoo Fire Incident A fire in Sh. Funadhoo damaged one house and left 11 residents needing temporary housing. The NDMA arranged temporary accommodation and meals for the affected individuals for five days, while the cause of the fire is under investigation. National Disaster Management Authority 27 Oct Source

Infrastructure Police launch investigation into Funadhoo petrol shed fire A major fire at the privately operated Fathmini Petrol Shed in Sh. Funadhoo spread to neighbouring buildings, leaving 20 people requiring medical attention and 11 residents temporarily displaced. The Maldives Police Service dispatched a specialised investigation team to determine the cause, while NDMA arranged temporary shelter for the displaced. 2 outlets 26 Oct Source

Infrastructure Major fire at Funadhoo petrol shed spreads to homes and garages, residents evacuated A major fire broke out at the privately operated "Faiymini" Petrol Shed in Sh. Funadhoo on Sunday morning, spreading to nearby homes and garages and prompting evacuations of neighbouring residents. NDMA confirmed four houses and five garages were affected, while airport firefighting vehicles were deployed, reportedly disrupting flight operations at Funadhoo Airport. The Standard 25 Oct Source

Society · Press release Heavy Rains and Flooding Cause Extensive Damage to Northern Atolls Heavy monsoon rainfall caused widespread flooding and damage to homes across several northern Maldivian atolls, with more than 60 homes damaged in H.Dh. Nolhivaranfar and over 190 in Kulhudhuffushi City. The NDMA, island councils, police, and MNDF are monitoring the situation, draining water, and coordinating humanitarian assistance. National Disaster Management Authority 23 Oct Source

Infrastructure · Press release Fire Incident in Hulhumale' Hiya Tower: No Injuries Reported, A fire broke out this afternoon in an apartment on the 23rd floor of Hulhumale' Hiya Tower 11, with no injuries reported. The National Disaster Management Authority arranged one day of temporary accommodation and five days of meal provisions for the four residents, and appealed to the public to observe fire safety measures. National Disaster Management Authority 23 Oct Source

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