Heavy rains cause flooding in Lh. Hinnavaru and K. Guraidhoo; drainage pumps broken!
15 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 10:32Heavy rainfall across the Maldives has caused severe flooding in K. Guraidhoo and Lh. Hinnavaru, resulting in significant property damage as floodwaters entered residential homes. Local authorities have requested assistance from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) after primary drainage pumps malfunctioned, while meteorologists have urged the public to remain vigilant as several islands record unprecedented rainfall levels.
Heavy rainfall in Lh. Hinnavaru has caused island-wide flooding, prompting residents to stack sandbags to prevent water from entering their homes. | NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that heavy rainfall from the ongoing monsoon season has caused significant flooding in Lh. Hinnavaru and K. Guraidhoo.
Providing further details, the NDMA stated that heavy rainfall in K. Guraidhoo has caused widespread flooding, with water levels rising high enough to enter residential homes. The authority further noted that efforts to drain the floodwaters have been severely hampered as the local council's two water pumps are currently out of service.
Furthermore, the NDMA reported that heavy rainfall in Lh. Hinnavaru has caused island-wide flooding, with water entering several residential homes. The Authority stated that efforts are underway to place sandbags at affected properties, while the local council has initiated operations to drain the floodwaters using pumps.
The NDMA has stated that they have requested assistance from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), as the pumps currently held by the Road Development Corporation (RDC) are out of service.
As the southwest monsoon intensifies, relevant authorities have urged the public to exercise heightened caution regarding the prevailing weather conditions. According to the National Meteorological Service, K. Dhiffushi recorded unprecedented rainfall between 8:00 a.m. Saturday and 8:00 a.m. Sunday.
According to the statistics, Dhiffushi recorded 44 mm of rainfall, while Thoddoo in Alif Alif Atoll received 33.2 mm, and Dharavandhoo Airport recorded 30.6 mm.
