HDh. Nolhivaram, where the highest flood damage was reported during October's rains, is once again facing heavy flooding in the current torrential downpours, with the water having seeped into several households and businesses on the island. 

In a post shared on social media, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that Nolhivaram has been seeing relentless rainfall since 11:30am today, causing heavy flooding. They stated that as of now, three households on the island have reported flood water entering the house. 

NDMA stated that the Nolhivaram Council is preparing to commence dewatering efforts in the most affected areas. 

Heavy rains on October 23 left 95 percent of households in Nolhivaram affected by flood water, causing extensive damage to household goods and appliances. 

Meanwhile, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi City Council has also shared on social media that streets on the island are also flooded, with dewatering efforts currently underway. 

Several islands have been experiencing flooding in the current heavy rains, particularly in northern and southern atolls. Nearly all islands in Haa Dhaalu atoll have reported flooding. 

Last Friday, heavy rains in GA. Kolamaafushi causing flooding across the entire island, with over 40 households sustaining damage through floodwater entering the homes. 

A tornado hit Sh. Lhaimagu yesterday, causing injuries to one person, and blowing off the roofs of four homes. The person sustained a head injury through being hit by a corrugated iron sheet which was blown in the strong winds.

MET has issued a White Alert across the country, excluding only Addu, forecasting torrential rain and thunderstorms. The White Alert is in effect until 8pm tonight. 

Separately, MET has issued a Yellow Alert for the northern atolls, until 7pm tonight. 

MET predicts that heavy rains will persist across the country until Wednesday this week.