Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Abdul Raheem Abdulla has denied the submission of an emergency motion regarding the ongoing water crisis in Fuvahmulah City, arguing that the claim that the island is not receiving clean water is untrue.

During Monday’s parliamentary sitting, MP for North Galolhu constituency Mohamed “Kudoo” Ibrahim attempted to submit an emergency motion over the lack of clean water in Fuvahmulah.

The Speaker, however, refused to allow the motion to be presented or debated, insisting that emergency motions must be grounded in factual circumstances. He maintained that since the Maldives Food and Drug Authority confirmed on Friday that the water supplied to Fuvahmulah meets World Health Organization (WHO) standards, the situation outlined in the motion did not reflect the facts.

Residents of Fuvahmulah have continued to voice their concerns on social media, saying that since service was restored after a shutdown, the water has been cloudy, impure, and foul-smelling. The Fuvahmulah City Council has also stated that it cannot guarantee the safety of the water.

Fuvahmulah’s water system suffered major issues, and service was suspended on November 10 due to contamination.

Although service resumed four days later, residents maintain that the water supplied since then remains contaminated.

The situation has become a significant burden for the community, with many viewing access to clean water as a basic right.

During President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s recent visit to the island, the City Council raised its complaints and underscored the seriousness of the crisis.