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🇲🇻 Maldives: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding

🌧 On January 3, 2025, the Maldivian capital, Malé, experienced heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding. A record-breaking 160 mm of rain fell within 24 hours, significantly exceeding the region's usual levels.

💧 The most intense period occurred between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, with 60 mm of rain recorded within that single hour, setting a new hourly rainfall record. The flooding disrupted daily life, inundating streets and residential areas.

These extreme weather conditions have drawn the attention of meteorologists and serve as a reminder of the increasing frequency of unusual climatic events.