K. Male'
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28 Oct 2018 | Sun 16:29
Motorcyclists drive on flooded streets in Male\'
Motorcyclists drive on flooded streets in Male'
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Weather Alert
Heavy rain causes flooding in Male’
The streets began flooding shortly after the torrential rain began pouring at 11am
Even Velana International Airport’s runway became flooded after hours of pouring rain
A yellow alert has been issued in Kaafu atoll and the region between Laamu and Seenu atoll

Capital city Male’ has been flooded due to heavy rain on Sunday.

The streets began flooding shortly after torrential rain began pouring at 11am.

The improved anti-flooding system in Ameenee Magu was not enough for the street to remain unaffected.

Even Velana International Airport’s runway became flooded after hours of pouring rain.

Velana airport's runway has also been flooded

The meteorological service issued a yellow alert at 1:50pm over torrential rain in Kaafu atoll and the region between Laamu and Seenu atoll. The alert is in effect until 6pm.

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