Bad weather wreaks havoc across Maldives
On Wednesday night, a tornado struck the southernmost atoll, damaging 12 homes in the Hithadhoo ward of Addu City. The roofs were blown off nine homes and two trees fell on the roofs of three houses when the tornado hit around 10:30 pm.
18 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Torrential rain, thunderstorms, and rough seas have been wreaking havoc across the Maldives with the onset of the south-west monsoon.
On Wednesday night, a tornado struck the southernmost atoll, damaging 12 homes in the Hithadhoo ward of Addu City. The roofs were blown off nine homes and two trees fell on the roofs of three houses when the tornado hit around 10:30 pm, according to the Maldives National Defence Force.
Some roads were also blocked by fallen trees. Soldiers from the MNDF’s southern area command are working with the city council to help repair the damaged houses and clear up roads.
“The residents who need temporary housing have been provided assistance and efforts are being undertaken to help repair damaged homes,” Addu City Mayor Abdulla Sodiq told the Maldives Independent, adding that the weather is fine today.
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