Addu outraged over constant power outages, MPs question FENAKA

Addu's power cuts have left residents angry over the lack of basic services and unfulfilled promises to resolve the issue.

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[File] Connected islands of Addu City --

Ameera Osmanagic

2025-01-14 15:04:11

Addu City, Maldives' second largest urban hub, is grappling with an unprecedented power and water supply crisis with regular outages disrupting daily life.

With residents reporting outages as frequent as three times a day in some areas, for the people of Addu, it remains a stark reminder of the decades-long struggle with unreliable utility services and unfulfilled promises by successive administrations.

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