The carnival area in Male’ was hit by swell surges on Saturday afternoon, flooding a large section of Boduthakurufaanu Magu.
The swell waves struck the parking zone between the carnival and King Salman mosque, Adhadhu journalists who went to the area saw. The seawater spread on Boduthakurufaanu Magu from the Hulhumale’ ferry terminal to the artificial beach.
Outer road flooded after tidal swells. -- Photo: Athoof/ Adhadhu
The King Salman mosque area was frequently flooded by tidal surges before the mosque was built. The area was affected by swells during certain periods every year.
However, the seawall in the area was elevated and precautionary measures were taken when the mosque was built.
