Authorities urge public to avoid using Addu Link Road unless for essential travel!
13 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 12:35Addu City Council has urged residents to avoid using the Link Road unless for essential travel due to deteriorating conditions caused by heavy rainfall. The council further advised motorists to exercise caution while navigating areas where drainage pipes have been installed and requested drivers to reduce their speed in flooded zones to minimize further disruption.
Addu Link Road severely damaged. | Mihaaru
The Addu City Council has urged residents to refrain from using the Link Road unless for essential travel, as severe weather conditions currently affecting the Maldives have led to a deterioration of road conditions in the city.
In an advisory issued by the Addu City Council, residents have been urged to remain vigilant as efforts continue to mitigate flooding caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall across the city. The Council noted that pipes have been laid in various areas to facilitate the deployment of pumps for water drainage operations.
The Addu City Council has urged residents to refrain from using the Link Road for non-essential travel, warning that the ongoing severe weather has further deteriorated the road's condition, making it hazardous for commuters.
In the advisory, the council further urged motorists to exercise caution when using the Link Road and other streets, advising them to remain mindful of flooded areas and to reduce their speed.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged the public to take proactive measures to mitigate potential damage from flooding, as heavy rainfall continues to affect various regions across the Maldives.
