Male' City Council Deploys High-Capacity Dewatering Pumps to Combat Flooding

The City Council has introduced two new dewatering pumps with the ability to pump over 11,356 liters of water per minute, aimed at addressing flooding issues in the streets of Male’.

In a statement released on Sunday, the council explained that efforts to acquire these powerful Global Pump 6GST C pumps, which are significantly more robust than the pumps typically used for dewatering in Male’, began in November of the previous year.

The City Council has also decided to transfer the pumps to the Ministry of Defense and sent a formal letter on Friday informing them of this decision.

The letter acknowledged the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) as a vital partner in the City Council's efforts to address public concerns and provide emergency assistance when necessary.

The new pumps, according to the council, are capable of pumping out 11,356.24 liters per minute, a significant increase compared to the older pumps, which could handle only 900 to 1,300 liters per minute.

The council expressed ongoing concerns over the inadequacy of Male’s storm drain system, which has struggled to effectively manage floodwaters, causing damage to homes and private property during heavy rain and floods.