Heavy rain in GA. Kolamaafushi has caused flooding in various parts of the island, with some houses and businesses experiencing damage from flooding.

The rain has caused the power to go out on the island as well.

The island council and island residents are working together to drain the water without pause.

A HighMark crane is being used to create a river so that water can flow into the island's harbor.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that a team from the Maldives National Defense Force's (MNDF) Southern Area Command are on their way to the island to aid the residents affected by this incident.

The military team is traveling to Kolamaafushi equipped with water draining pumps and sand sacks to stop water from entering residences, said the NDMA.

However, the extent of damages incurred due to this incident are currently unclear.

While it has been raining in southern and northern Maldives since yesterday, the next five days will see all parts of Maldives experience rain, according to a forecast from the Maldives Meteorological Service.