89 buildings in Male' reported flooding: NDMA

In a social media post from the authority, government buildings, schools and clinics were included in the 89 total buildings that reported flooding. This includes 33 houses as well.

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Flooding in Male' due to bad weather, with sand sacks being stacked -- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

Umar Shan Shafeeq

2026-10-22 16:14:03

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated there were more than 80 reports where buildings flooded during last night's non-stop rainfall in Male'.

In a social media post from the authority, government buildings, schools and clinics were included in the 89 total buildings that reported flooding. This includes 33 houses as well.

Details for aid requests:

  • Shops: 35
  • Cafe' / restaurants: 6
  • Government and private buildings: 5
  • Schools: 4
  • Clinics: 2
  • Warehouses: 2
  • Office buildings: 1
  • Construction site: 1

NDMA stated last night that 10,000 sand sacks were handed to the city council, with which 31 places received aid.

In the last 24 hours, Male' experienced 90 millimeters of rain, with a forecast from the Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) stating various parts of Maldives will experience rain for the next three days.