Tropical cyclone causes damage of US$65,000 to Bandidhoo island
Details of the damage have been shared with resorts and the National Disaster Management Centre.
15 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
An estimated MVR1 million (US$65,000) worth of damage was caused to Dhaalu Bandidhoo island after it was hit by a tropical cyclone on Tuesday, local media reported.
The cyclone, with heavy rains and strong winds, hit at around 11:30am and blew away roofs of several buildings including houses, an ancient mosque and the school hall.
Island council member Umar Zahir said that 12 palm trees and five large trees were uprooted, but that nobody was injured.
He said details of the damage have been shared with nearby resorts and the National Disaster Management Centre.
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