Record rainfall in Hulhule on Sunday
According to the MET, 179.7 millimetres of rain were recorded from 8 am Sunday to 8 am Monday.
The highest amount of rainfall was recorded in the airport island of Hulhule on Sunday, national meteorological service (MET) said Monday.
Heavy rains in Male and Hulhumale caused flooding in some houses.
According to the MET, 179.7 millimetres of rain were recorded from 8 am Sunday to 8 am Monday. This is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Hulhule.
According to MET statistics:
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118.2 mm of rainfall in Male
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105.6 mm of rainfall in B. Goidhoo
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72 mm of rainfall in K. Dhiffushi
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66 mm of rain fell in M. Muli
Heavy rains also disrupted flight operations at Maldives' main Velana International Airport Sunday. Some flights had to be diverted without landing and scheduled flights were delayed.
The heaviest rainfall recorded in 24 hours was recorded on November 24, 2015 in Addu when the southernmost city received 228 mm of rainfall.
