14 islands record damage in heavy rains and floods

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) states 14 islands recorded damage in heavy rains and floods as Maldives grapples with a bad weather spell.

The 14 islands that recorded damage in heavy rains and floods are:  

• GDh. Madaveli
• GDh. Hoadedhdhoo
• GDh. Nadella
• GDh. Rathafandhoo
• GDh. Faresmaathoda
• GA. Maamendhoo
• L. Maavah
• HDh. Nolhivamfaru
• Kulhudhuffushi City
• S. Maradhoo
• R. Fainu
• M. Dhiggaru
• M. Madduvari
• Fuvahmulah City

According to the NDMA, damage to a house in Kulhudhuffushi City led to the temporary relocation of its residents for one day. However, the situation in other islands had not escalated to the extent that relocation to alternative housing was necessary.

Apart from this, the authority said it has received a report of damage to a boat from HDh. Neykurendhoo.

NDMA said it was presently undertaking efforts to evaluate the damage recorded by each island in collaboration with the island councils and atoll councils.

Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast continued bad weather across the Maldives as part of the southwest monsoon over the course of this week, until Friday.

Authorities have urged the public to take precautionary measures in light of the bad weather, especially seafarers.