More than 80 buildings, including 33 houses in Male' affected by flooding
22 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 13:32The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and relevant agencies are providing emergency assistance following reports of flooding in over 80 buildings due to heavy rainfall in Male'. Efforts to mitigate the impact include the deployment of water pumps across 10 locations to drain flooded areas, while 10,000 sacks have been handed over to the Male' City Council to facilitate sandbagging operations.
Flooding in Male'. | Mihaaru
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that more than 80 buildings across the country have been affected by flooding during the current nationwide spell of heavy rain, including 33 houses in the capital, Male'.
In a post on X, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) shared details of locations that have requested sandbagging to prevent flooding. According to the NDMA, reports have been received from 33 houses, 35 shops, 6 cafes and restaurants, 5 government and private buildings, 4 schools, 2 clinics, 2 warehouses, one office building, and one construction site.
Additionally, authorities reported one instance of sewage leakage from a residential property. The authority further stated that out of those who requested sandbags, assistance had been provided to 31 locations by 11:00 p.m. last night. Efforts are currently underway in coordination with relevant agencies to provide aid to the remaining areas.
Furthermore, the authority stated that water pumps have been deployed across 10 locations in Male' to alleviate flooding caused by heavy rainfall. A large-scale operation is currently underway, with the MNDF Fire and Rescue Service, Maldives Police Service, Maldivian Red Crescent, Male' City Council, MTCC, and HDC working in coordination to manage the situation.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) also confirmed that 10,000 sacks required for sandbagging have been handed over to the Male' City Council.
