Flooding in Vaadhoo brings Council operations to a standstill!
15 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 08:44Services at the Gdh. Vaadhoo Council Office have been disrupted after heavy rainfall caused flooding and significant damage to the premises, while local residents continue efforts to drain water from the island's flooded streets.
Continuous heavy rainfall in Gdh. Vaadhoo since Tuesday has resulted in significant damage across the island. | Raajje MV
The ongoing heavy rainfall across the Maldives has caused significant damage in GDh. Vaadhoo, with floodwaters inundating the local council office, the island's school, and several residential homes.
Continuous heavy rainfall since Tuesday has caused significant flooding inside the island's council office, resulting in extensive damage. According to the Vaadhoo Council, the floodwaters have severely damaged several computer systems and office furniture. In light of the damages, the council announced on Tuesday that some essential public services may be disrupted over the next few days.
Efforts are underway to drain floodwaters from a residence in GDh. Vaadhoo. | Social Media
Vaadhoo Council President Lamman Waheed told RaajjeMV that the council office faces flooding and subsequent operational difficulties every time it rains. He noted that the current council building is quite old, and its low-lying foundation is one of the primary reasons for the recurring water ingress.
Heavy rainfall has persisted in GDh. Vaadhoo since Tuesday, causing flooding within the island's council office. Council employees are currently working to drain the water from the premises.
The streets of Vaadhoo have become severely dilapidated, with numerous potholes and uneven surfaces making them nearly impassable due to flooding. The heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across various parts of the island, significantly disrupting daily life and hindering transportation for residents.
Efforts are underway to drain flooded streets in GDh. Vaadhoo. | Social Media
On Tuesday and Wednesday, a collaborative effort involving RDC’s Vaadhoo team, council staff, police officers, and local residents was carried out to drain flooded areas across the island. As part of these operations, the RDC team worked tirelessly to clear the floodwaters using specialized pumping equipment.
Efforts are currently underway to assess the damages caused by the flooding.
