Maldives Faces Severe Flooding on Nine Islands

Nine islands in the Maldives have experienced significant flooding due to severe rainfall. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is actively monitoring the damage caused by the ongoing torrential rains. As of 18:00 hrs today, flooding and strong winds have been reported on nine islands.

"No situation has arisen where a family needs to be relocated," NDMA confirmed.
The affected islands include Haa Alifu atoll Baarah, Haa Alifu atoll Dhidhdhoo, Haa Dhaalu atoll Kulhudhuffushi, Lhaviyani atoll Naifaru and Kurendhoo, Gaafu Alifu atoll Dhevvadhoo, Seenu atoll Maradhoo, Seenu atoll Feydhoo, and Seenu atoll Hithadhoo.

The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a Yellow Alert from Haa Alifu atoll to Thaa atoll, effective until 01:00 hrs tonight. These atolls are expected to experience torrential rain and thunderstorms, with strong winds averaging 25-30 miles per hour and very rough seas.

MET has forecasted particularly bad weather across the island nation this week. Al Jazeera's International Weather Report predicts one month's worth of rain in the Maldivian capital, Male' City, over the next three days. The average monthly rainfall during the rainy monsoon is 100-200 mm.
The NDMA, along with police and other relevant agencies, has advised people to take necessary precautions due to the severe weather conditions.