Flights to Kaadedhoo airport in Gaaf Dhaal Atoll have been temporarily suspended during repairs to the airport’s fire truck, local media has reported.

The Transport Ministry told Haveeru that the Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) and airport technicians were working to repair the truck and bring in a temporary replacement.

Airports cannot be operated without a functioning firetruck, the ministry stated.

Flights have meanwhile been diverted to Kooddoo airport.