President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and members of his cabinet have deployed across the country to assess flooding caused by unusually heavy rainfall, as the government intensifies its response to affected communities.
Speaking during an assessment in Region Three on Saturday morning, President Ali said the government is closely monitoring the situation and has activated a coordinated national response involving regional administrations, drainage and irrigation authorities, and emergency agencies.
The volume of rainfall recorded in recent days has been significantly above normal levels, resulting in overtopping of drains, water accumulation in low-lying areas, and flooding in several communities.
“We are seeing very high and unusual rainfall patterns across the country, and as a government, we are on the ground ensuring that every agency is working together to bring relief and support to residents,” President Ali said.
The president explained that teams have been dispatched to assess damage, identify urgent interventions, and ensure that drainage systems are functioning effectively.
He said additional pumps and resources were being mobilised where necessary to accelerate the removal of floodwaters.
Cabinet ministers have also been assigned to various regions to engage residents directly, monitor conditions and coordinate relief efforts with local authorities.
President Ali assured citizens that the government would continue to provide support to affected families and communities, while maintaining close surveillance of weather conditions and water levels.
He emphasised that public infrastructure agencies were working around the clock to clear drainage channels, operate pumps and address critical areas experiencing flooding.
The president urged residents to remain vigilant, heed advisories issued by relevant authorities and report areas requiring immediate attention.
“We will continue to be present in the communities, assess the situation firsthand, and ensure that all necessary resources are deployed to safeguard lives and livelihoods,” he stated.