'Tsunami-like' sea swells hit once flood-free Dhigurah

In July, swell waves wrought damage to over 20 islands in the Maldives. Some houses were flooded and families had to be relocated to other houses.

13 October 2022

Maldives assures India, Bangladesh of thorough fire probe

"Informed that a full investigation is under-way," Shahid tweeted.

12 November 2022

Nirufehi fire: 33 still in shelters, MVR 135,000 as relief aid

Among those who are in the custody of the NDMA after the incident were those living in the burnt-out Nirufehi house and those living in the adjacent houses.

14 November 2022

Co-workers up for prayer alert others; save lives from major fire

Relevant authorities are working together to provide food, drinking water and other essential supplies to the homeless people at Imaduddin School.

9 January 2023

One fire fatality still unidentified: Police

On both the first and second floors, migrant labourers lived on rent, most of them in separate quarters.

12 November 2022

Nirufehi fire: MVR 300,000 to affected families

They are contacting the families of the deceased and trying to disburse the funds through the banks, the NGO said.

13 December 2022

Temporary shelter set up after 13 hours of govt-council feud

"The same thing was followed in the fire [of the recent] Nirufehi house, in the Thilafushi house fire [and] in the Lily warehouse fire."

10 January 2023

Nirufehi fire: MVR 90,000 as relief aid for 29 affected people

The NDMA said it has identified those in need of psychological aid and is assisting them with the help of the Local Red Crescent society and the Gender Ministry

11 November 2022