Heavy Rainfall Lashes Maldives: Gemanafuttah Records 101.8mm in 24 Hours

The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has reported that the heaviest rainfall in the past 24 hours was recorded in Ga. Gemanafuttah, which received 101.8 millimeters of rain. The data, covering from 8:00 AM yesterday to 8:00 AM today, shows Hulhule in second place with 90.3 millimeters, followed by Male' with 90 millimeters, Gdh. Thinadhoo with 84.1 millimeters, Adh. Mahibadhoo with 81.6 millimeters, and Gdh. Kadedhdhoo with 80.6 millimeters. The heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Male' and several other islands across the country. Male' City Mayor Adam Azim has criticized the government, alleging that flooding has worsened because drainage pumps were removed from the most flood-prone areas without a backup plan.