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Call hotline for weather related assistance: Social Ministry

Those seeking assistance can reach the Ministry of Social and Family Development through their hotline 1433.

Mariyath Mohamed
13 August 2024, MVT 23:19
Heavy Raining / Weather / Flood
Mariyath Mohamed
13 August 2024, MVT 23:19

Ministry of Social and Family Development has appealed for any persons in need of assistance due to the current stormy weather conditions in Maldives to reach out to the ministry.

Those seeking assistance can reach the ministry through their hotline 1433.

In Male' alone, 183 residences have been damaged in the torrential rain and flooding today, with residents of three houses having to be relocated due to their residences becoming uninhabitable.

Across the country, the northern atolls are facing the most severe weather conditions, with many islands struggling with flooding and storm damage.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared tomorrow a government holiday with schools and government offices announced closed due to the continued rain and stormy conditions.

In a press statement issued by the Social Ministry tonight, they said that although the government is officially closed, families and persons in need of assistance or protection of families can continue to reach them through calling their hotline.

In the case of child related issues, the hotline 1412 should be contacted. For social and family related issues, the dedicated line is 1421.

The Ministry also said that issues faced due to heavy rains and flooding can be reported directly to Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) through the 115 hotline.

They also called on all to check on family, friends and others during these difficult conditions.

Meanwhile, Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast similarly stormy weather for the next five days as well.

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