Residents of Fuvahmulah City have gathered at the Fenaka Corporation water plant on Tuesday afternoon in response to the ongoing and unresolved water crisis that has left the island struggling without reliable access to clean water.

According to residents, the situation has deteriorated to the point where even basic maintenance has become impossible. Essential materials to replace filters for engines or repair broken sewage pipes are reportedly unavailable, compounding the already dire circumstances. Many households have been forced to queue for hours just to collect limited amounts of water.

The crisis began when Fenaka Corporation suspended water distribution after tests revealed bacterial contamination in the supply, rendering it unsafe for use. Authorities have estimated that it could take at least two to three days to fully resolve the contamination issue.

Residents argue that the water shortage did not arise overnight and that the government has long been aware of the persistent problems within Fenaka’s operations. They claim that repeated complaints and appeals for action have gone unanswered, despite the issue being raised with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on several occasions.

Frustrated by the lack of progress and continued hardship, residents gathered at the Fenaka water plant at 4pm on Tuesday to demand immediate and lasting solutions to the city’s ongoing water crisis.