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162mm of rainfall recorded in Male' on Friday

Jan 4, 2025, 6:05 AM

A motorbike rides through the flood in Male'. -- Photo: Adhadhu

The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has said the heaviest rainfall on Friday was recorded in the Male' region.

Assistant Meteorologist Hussain Waheed told Adhadhu that 162mm of rain was recorded in Male' and 164mm in Hulhumale' until 11:00 pm.

The National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) provided temporary shelter and food to 226 people from 36 households affected by floods in Male'.

NDMA received calls for assistance from 774 premises while 554 premises requested sandbags to stop flood waters.

Severe weather was experienced all across the country on Friday with floods and damages reported in several islands.

Weather MET Office Male' City

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