Overall Green Flood for Maldives in Maldives from 11 May 2021 01:00 UTC to 13 May 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for Maldives

in Maldives

Event summary

Flood Maldives can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100903
Death:	0
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Maldives
From - To	11 May - 13 May

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Maldives, May 2021Heavy rain from 11 May caused flooding in parts of the Maldives. Full details and assessments are still to be completed. Maldives National Defence Force reported flooding in parts of Addu Atoll, including Addu City, Lhaviyani Atoll including Naifaru and Gnaviyani Atoll including Fuvahmulah. On 13 May, Maldives Police said almost 300 households were affected by floods in Fuvahmulah. Maldives Meteorological Service issued alerts for heavy rain, flooding, rough seas and strong winds from 10 May. On 13 May, the Service announced that, haaving met the criteria, the 12 May marks the onset of this year's SW monsoon.Fri 14 May 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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