Maldives Meteorological Service has stated that the heaviest rainfall was recorded in the capital Male' yesterday.
According to the Met Office, 159.3 mm of rainfall was recorded in Male', 143.4 mm in Hulhule' and 105.4 mm was recorded in Hulhumale'.
Heavy rains caused flooding in Male' yesterday. The highest rainfall in recent history was recorded on December 31, 2023. According to the Met Office, it was the highest rainfall recorded in 24 hours.
Hullhule' recorded 179.7 mm of rainfall and Male' recorded 118.2 mm.
The rainfall was between 68.3 mm and 53.3 mm in Kaashidhoo, Maamigili, Thoddoo and Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo.
Floods were also reported in Thaa Guraidhoo, Dhiyamigili, Maamendhoo and Kudahuvadhoo.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said 144 households requested for help.
A total of 57 people living in eight houses were affected by the floods. The NDMA has provided them with temporary shelter and food.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), 27,449 tonnes of flood water was cleared from the roads of Male' using 23 pumps in eight areas.
The operation was suspended this morning after the rains stopped.
