Flooding in Malé: Water enters 41 locations including homes, shops and government buildings

Heavy rains in Malé have led to widespread flooding, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reporting that water has entered 41 locations across the city. According to an NDMA post on X, as of 10:00 pm, 21 households have requested sandbags, while one home reported a sewage leak. Additionally, 16 shops, two restaurants, two clinics, and four government buildings have been affected by floodwater. To manage the situation, the NDMA said it has deployed pumps in 10 areas to drain the streets. Sandbagging operations are also underway to prevent further water ingress into affected buildings. The authority stated that 10,000 sandbags have been handed over to the Malé City Council for distribution. The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast continued heavy rain with strong winds across much of the country over the next 24 hours, urging the public to remain cautious of potential hazards caused by the downpour.