Torrential rain flooded Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi, with water entering roughly 85 percent of the island's households and leaving residents of 25 homes displaced.
The heavy rainfall, which continued into the evening, submerged large areas of the island. Water levels reached up to two feet in some residences. Power outages affected several households, and sewage overflow was reported in at least one home.
Island council officials said water completely flooded about 85 percent of the houses, causing extensive damage to property and belongings. Residents and the council worked to dig channels to drain the water.
A team from the Maldives National Defence Force Southern Area Command was deployed with water pumps and sandbags. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that streets were later cleared but water remained inside many houses.
The flooding occurred as an active phase of the southwest monsoon brought widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the Maldives. Weather authorities had warned of heavy showers over several days.
Emergency teams used pumps and created temporary channels to lead water toward the harbour. By the following day, the island was reported to have returned to a more normal state, though residual water and damage assessments continued.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of low-lying islands to intense rainfall. Similar flooding events have affected other islands in recent weeks amid active monsoon conditions.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and support affected households. No fatalities were reported from the Kolamaafushi flooding.
