1 injured, houses damaged as tornado strikes Lhaimagu
The authority said the tornado caused significant damage to the roofs of approximately four houses and several warehouses on the island.
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One person was injured and several buildings were damaged after a tornado struck Sh. Lhaimagu on Saturday, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The authority said the tornado caused significant damage to the roofs of approximately four houses and several warehouses on the island.
One person sustained a head injury after being struck by a sheet of metal carried by the wind. The NDMA said the injured person was receiving medical treatment.
Lhaimagu Council is assessing the extent of the damage caused by the tornado, the authority said.
The incident comes as the Maldives experiences unsettled weather associated with the intensification of the southwest monsoon.
The Maldives Meteorological Service has forecast rain across much of the country until Wednesday, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected in some islands.
The Met Office has also warned of possible flooding in areas experiencing heavy rainfall and urged the public to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions.
