Male' streets dewatering: About 10,000 tonnes pumped out

While nearly all streets of Male' were flooded in yesterday's consistent rains, Maldives National Defence Force has said that about 10,000 tonnes of water had been pumped off the streets last night.

The rains began at 11am and continued throughout the day, late into the night. Floodwater seeped into residences and shops across the island, causing damage of varying levels. Maafannu, in particular, saw the highest rate of flooding.