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Male’ records highest rainfall in 24 hours, flooding roads
Male’ experienced the highest amount of rainfall over the last 24 hours, Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) has reported.
According to MET Office, between 8:00 am on Friday to 8:00 am on Saturday, Male’ recorded 130.7 millimeters of rain. While airport island, Hulhule’ recorded 79.5 millimeters, AA. Thoddoo island experienced 70.3 millimeters.
Roads of Male’ were flooded due to the heavy rainfall. The Maldives National Defence Force are actively pumping floodwaters to clear the roads.
The MET office has said heavy rain and flooding are also expected in some islands today.