Minister blames sabotage of pump stations for flooding
The streets of the capital were inundated after heavy rainfall.
30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muizz has alleged sabotage of the Malé stormwater drainage system after the streets of the capital were inundated by heavy rainfall.
The panel boards of most pump stations were damaged and destroyed and electricity was cut off for others, Muizz tweeted Tuesday morning.
“I condemn the uncivilised act of those who did this. And I apologise for the inconvenience caused to citizens,” he added.
Most roads were flooded up to one and half feet after continuous rain since the early hours of Tuesday, posing difficulties for pedestrians and parents taking children to school. With water up to the pavement in Ameenee Magu, the Giyasuddin International School located on the thoroughfare cancelled classes.
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