Parliament launches inquiry into potential damages over Gulhifalhu reclamation

Parliament's Environment and Climate Change Committee on Tuesday, decided to probe into damages that may potentially be caused to the Vilimale' area, as a result of ongoing reclamation activities at neighbouring industrial island of Gulhifalhu, Kaafu Atoll.

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Large plumes of sediment seen drifting towards Vilimale's South West coast, causing environmentalists and Maldives alike to raise concern over one of the last remaining natural habitats in the Greater Male' region.

Ahmed Aiham

2020-06-03 09:49:18

Parliament's Environment and Climate Change Committee on Tuesday, decided to probe into damages that may potentially be caused to the Vilimale' area, as a result of ongoing reclamation activities at neighbouring industrial island of Gulhifalhu, Kaafu Atoll.

According to the Committee, senior leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ministry of Environment will be summoned for its inquiry on Saturday.

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