Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding in Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi, affecting a large number of homes and displacing families.
Reports indicate that approximately 85 percent of homes were affected and around 25 families were displaced. Water levels reached up to two feet in some areas. Power outages and sewage issues were also reported.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said a team from the Maldives National Defence Force Southern Area Command was dispatched with water pumps and sandbags. Island council members and residents worked to drain water, including by creating channels toward the harbour.
Streets were later cleared, but many residents faced property damage. The Maldives Meteorological Service had forecast continued heavy rain across parts of the country.
Flooding from intense monsoon rainfall remains a recurring challenge for low-lying islands. NDMA and local councils coordinate response efforts during such events.
