Rasfannu beach has been closed over complaints of water contamination.
The police service closed the beach after receiving the report on Friday.
On Friday night, Male’ City Council stated that they will announce a re-opening date after conducting the investigation.
Samaalkamah:
— Male' City Council (@MaleCitymv) March 29, 2019
Rasfannu Moodhu mivaguthah vany bandhu kurevifai.
Balan jehey baeh kankan belumahfahu hulhuvaane vaki thaareeheh fahun iulaan kureveyne. @HPA_MV @EnvGovMv @PoliceMv pic.twitter.com/ALd08D7TcK
Photos have been circulating on social media over suspected contaminants at Rasfannu beach.
The Health Protection Agency stated that the Ministry of Health is undertaking necessary measures following reports of fecal contamination and urged the public to not use the Rasfannu waters until further notice.
Alert : Following reports of fecal contamination in #Rasfannu waters, Ministry of Health is undertaking necessary measures. Meanwhile,we urge the public to be vigilant and not to use the #rasfannu waters until further notice. @MFDA_mv @MaleCitymv @EnvGovMv @EducationMV @MoH_mv
— HPA Maldives (@HPA_MV) March 29, 2019
Contamination at the Rasfannu beach is a common problem and is sometimes caused by broken sewage pipes nearby.
