Heavy rainfall lashed Male' City tonight, leading to widespread flooding across various areas of the capital. In response, a comprehensive operation has been launched by relevant authorities to drain floodwaters and provide assistance to those affected.

The operation is being jointly conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service, Maldives Police Service, Maldivian Red Crescent, Male' City Council, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), and Housing Development Corporation (HDC).

To manage the flood situation, pumps have been deployed at 10 different locations across Male' to drain the accumulated water. Additionally, sandbagging efforts are underway for households that have reported flood damage to the NDMA, with 10,000 sandbags already handed over to the Male' City Council for this purpose.

As of 22:00 tonight, reports received by the authorities indicate that 21 households have requested sandbagging assistance due to flooding. One household reported a sewage leak. Furthermore, flooding has been reported in 16 shops, 2 restaurants, 2 clinics, and 4 government buildings.

An updated assessment as of 23:00 tonight shows:

Out of the parties that requested sandbagging assistance, aid has been provided to 31 locations so far. The NDMA, in conjunction with various partner agencies, is actively working to extend assistance to the remaining affected locations.