Heavy Monsoon Rain Causes Severe Flooding in K. Guraidhoo

Heavy rain during the current monsoon has caused severe flooding in K. Guraidhoo, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said. The NDMA said the heavy rain, which began this afternoon, had caused very severe flooding within the island, and that water had entered some shops. Although no house in Guraidhoo has been reported to have been flooded, the NDMA said water has pooled up to the level at which it enters houses. In addition, the NDMA said that while the rain has now eased, work is ongoing to clear the drains and pump out the water.