226 persons from 36 residences provided shelter and food: NDMA

National Disaster Management Authority has said today that they are providing temporary shelter and food to 226 persons from 36 residences who appealed for help due to being affected by yesterday's heavy rains.

Friday's rain, which began at 11am and continued on till about 9pm last night, caused heavy flooding across Male', with flood water seeping into houses and shops and causing varying levels of damage. Maafannu ward, in particular, experienced high levels of flooding.