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January 11, 2012

Heavy rains flood Lhaviyani Atoll

Heavy rains have caused flooding on Naifaru and Hinnavaru in Lhaviyani Atoll, damaging some houses.
According to councils from both islands, many roads are flooded while houses and property have been damaged by the rain, which began last night.
The rain continued until 6:30 am today.
Members of the police and defense forces, as well as council members and local residents are working to drain certain areas, Haveeru reports.

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