22:47
Task Force has said that water will be supplied by MWSC for 24 hours during next three days as well under the effort to resolves water problem in Male’.
Speaking in the press conference held by the Task Force established by the President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim said that while water is supplied for 24 hours, people of Male’ have to give emphasis on economizing water. Nazim said that water has been started to supply for 24 hours by using a temporary set up.
Nazim advised to change the laundry time on tomorrow as most water is used on Fridays. He added that distribution of water from Defense Vehicles and water produced by the navy ships would be stopped and that those navy ships would be sent back very soon.
Nazim stated that bottled water distributed during water crisis in Male’ by the Security Forces would be started from 10 points of Male’. However, he did not mention when the distribution would start.
16:59
New panel boards for MWSC has been brought to Male’.
16:38
100 tons of water brought from the navy ship of Bangladesh has been handed over to the Task Force.
15:18
Under the effort of government to resolve the water problem, supply of water has been started for 24 hours.
Chairman of the Task Force Mohamed Nazim said to Sun Online today that supply of water has been started for 24 hours from Thursday morning as a trial. He added that a huge progress have been made in resolving water problem in Male’.
13:51
Navy Ship of Bangladesh has arrived in Maldives with water due to the water crisis in Male’ at the moment. This ship can produce water.
12:53
Military aircraft of Sri Lanka has landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport with new penal boards to replace the panel boards that were damaged due to the fire incident at MWSC.
21:54
It has been decided to install tanks that can hold a capacity of 20,000 tons of water under the effort to establish strategic reserve of water. The president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has decided establishment of strategic reserve of water.
21:49
Task Force Press Conference:
Water, which was started to supply from 7:30 p.m. this evening by MWSC, will run until 11:30 p.m. tonight.
Water will be supplied for four hours in the morning from 8:00 a.m. and five hours in the evening from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
MWSC will supply water for four hours in the morning and five hours in evening tomorrow
11:47
MWSC has stated in a statement that complaints regarding problems faced during the hours that water is turned on for buildings in Male', can be sent via SMS.
10:34
MNDF will distrubute water on trucks from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
10:28
Ooredoo has donated $75,000 to the Male’ Water Crisis Management Fund.
The donation was presented at a ceremony at MWSC today, by CEO of Ooredoo Vikram Singha. The cheque was accepted by Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, who is leading the task force established by President Yameen to manage the water crisis.
09:49
India has resumed the efforts to supply water to the Maldives by air.
The Indian High Commission in Maldives has stated that this follows a request by the Maldivian government, and that the first flight, carrying 55 tonnes of water bottles, would arrive today at 3:30 p.m.
23:32
MWSC will supply water to houses of Male’ tomorrow for three hours in the morning from 8:00am and for three hours in the evening from 7:30pm.
MWSC has supplied water for three hours on Monday as well, though water has been supplied for two about hours before.
MWSC will supply water for three hours tomorrow.
22:32
Some shops selling the water bottles distributed free by the security forces have become a growing concern.
While freely distributed water bottles are sold at some shops, these water are also used in some cafés. Police have said that, people have complained about selling freely distributed water and collecting freely distributed water by paying and keeping foreigners in the queues.
Because those water bottles must not be sold, we request from the public to inform us by calling 3322211 or to the phone numbers announced by the Economic Ministry if anyone sells freely distributed water bottles.
21:45
Staff of Department of immigration and Emigration has joined in water distribution for people living in Male’ as volunteers.
33 staff of Department of Immigration and Emigration has joined voluntarily in distribution of water from Monday 7:00 pm and more staff are to be joined said Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Controller of Immigration and Emigration Department has thanked the staff for joining as volunteers in distribution of water. Controller has also appealed the staff to be kind and patient in serving as volunteers.
18:24
Number of people queuing up for water goes down
Six days since water was cut off in Male’, the number of people queuing up for water has decreased significantly. At the moment, more foreigners are joining the queues at the water taps established at various locations in Male’, than Maldivians.
16:23
MNDF has suspended distribution of water on trucks at 4:00 p.m., and said that they will resume at 7:00 p.m. and stop at midnight.
15:51
MWSC has said that water would be turned on with high pressure to buildings in Male’ from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and that water would reach up to eighth storey during these three hours.
15:43
Static Company has decided to establish a third water plant, to help the people of Male’ in the current water crisis.
Sources have told Sun Online that efforts are ongoing in Thilafushi to install the new plant, and water produced using the plant would be provided to the people of Male’ soon.
Efforts have been ongoing since Saturday by Static Company in collaboration with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to provide water to Male’. These efforts include the establishment of 30 water taps, and provision of water to MNDF’s mobile trucks distributing water.
15:13
Sri Lankan Airlines has provided 3,000 cases of water bottles following the water shortage in Male’.
The water was handed over to the Task Force by Managing Director of Ace Aviation, Mohamed Firag, at a ceremony at T-jetty today.
Firag said that more water will be donated later, in addition to the 1.5 litres provided today.
15:13
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has donated $100,000 to the Male’ Water Crisis Management Fund established by the government.
The donation was presented to Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, who is leading the Task Force constituted by President Yameen, by the Managing Director of MTDC at a ceremony this afternoon.
14:54
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has donated $100,000 to the Male’ Water Crisis Management Fund.
Business Development Manager of TMA Ahmed Fazeel told Sun Online that the donation has been presented to Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, who is leading the Task Force established by President Abdulla Yameen to manage the water crisis.
Fazeel said that the purpose of this donation is to show that TMA is with the people of the Maldives during this time of crisis. He said that the company was also assisting its staff by providing laundry services and accommodation.
14:35
The people of Kaafu Thulusdhoo have provided 12.4 tonnes of water to the people of Male’.
The water arrived in Male’ at 1:00 p.m. today, and was accepted by the Task Force established by President Yameen to manage the current water crisis. The water has been unloaded from the boat at T-jetty in Male’, with assistance from MNDF.
11:17
Efforts are ongoing by MNDF to distribute water to the public today as well, five days since water was cut off in Male’ following a fire at MWSC.
21:28
MNDF water distribution points:
Ekuveni Track Ground, Social Center, Imaadiddin School, Iskandhar School, Hiriya School, Dharumavantha School, National Football Stadium, Henveyru Ground, Jamaaluddin School and Kalaafaanu School.
21:08
High Court has said that Registration Section of that Court will be opened from 10:00am to 1:00pm everyday from tomorrow onwards. High Court has said that even though they do not hold routine trials at the court, trials of urgent cases would be held during these three days.
21:04
China navy ship, Chung Shin Duo, which brought water to Maldives on Monday afternoon, has provided 300 tons of water within five hours.
The navy ship brought 600 tons of water to Maldives from China.
20:21
MWSC has reaffirmed that customers will not be billed until problem with water is resolved.
In a statement released by MWSC, it was stated that customers would not be charged from last Thursday until the problem with water supply is resolved.
20:00
Over 2,100 tons of water has been received from India, China and Sri Lanka to alleviate current water Crisis in Male'.
18:37
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has called President Yameen and has said that Bangladesh would provide help with the water crisis in Male’. In that regard, she said that a navy ship, which can be able to produce water, would arrive in Maldives on Thursday.
17:19
Although government offices in Male’ would be closed for the next three days, arrangements to provide services from Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has been made.
MIRA said that services from that authority would be provided from 10:00am to 1:00pm. MIRA has also decided to extend submission of documents and tax to 15 December 2014 for those who actually have to submit these items between 7 – 11 December 2014.
17:06
Staff of Medianet have joined MNDF, as volunteers, in the efforts to distribute water to the public at Henveyru Stadium.
16:58
The Maldivian Consulate in Trivandrum, India, has commenced efforts to supply water to Maldives. President of Maldivian Social Committee (MSC) Ibrahim Nadheeh told Sun Online that the efforts were initiated by Consul at the Consulate of Maldives in Trivandrum, Ali Adam, and is carried out with assistance from hospitals.
As requested by the Consulate, 1 tonne of water donated by Ananthapuri Hospital has been dispatched to Male’ on a Maldivian flight. The Consulate in Trivandrum will assist until the issue is solved. Ananthapuri has assured that they will provide 1 tonne daily. Nims Hospital has also promised assistance.
16:57
Bank of Maldives (BML) opening hours for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
BML branches in Vilimale’, Hulhumale’, and Male’ International Airport: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Main branch in Male’: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Self-service facilities: 24 hours.
16:36
Nazim: The Task Force will not provide information regarding the operations of the water company.
16:34
Nazim: MWSC is covered by insurance.
16:29
Nazim has said that generous donations are being received to the Male’ Water Crisis Management Fund, and details would be provided by the Spokesperson for the President’s Office.
16:29
Defence Minister Nazim, speaking on behalf of the Task Force established by President Yameen, has said that water distribution has commenced at Meerubahuru Harbour.
16:05
President’s Office Spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali has said that Champa Brothers has provided a MVR 75 million interest-free loan to the government.
15:59
Spokesperson for the President’s Office Ibrahim Muaz Ali has said that Champa Mohamed Moosa has donated $100,000 to the Male’ Water Crisis Fund.
15:58
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has contacted President Abdulla Yameen and assured that the Bangladeshi government would provide emergency water supply to the Maldives, Spokesperson for the President’s Office Ibrahim Muaz Ali has said.
15:42
Services will continue at the counters at courts and the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA), despite the decision by the government close offices in Male’ this week.
DJA has said that the department and the courts in Male’ will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
15:27
The Indian Embassy in Male’ has said that 1,250 tonnes of water have been handed over to MNDF within 18 hours, by Indian navy ship Deepak.
15:11
Private TV station, DhiTV, has provided soft drinks and biscuits to the MNDF and police officers engaged in distributing water to the public.
A spokesperson for DhiTV said that over 250,000 drinks and snacks were distributed in this operation.
14:42
The Department of National Registration (DNR) has said that emergency identity card issuance service would not be disrupted even though government offices in Male’ are closed this week.
Identity card issuance service can be obtained by contacting 7762696 or 7966417.
The government has decided to close government offices in Male’ following the water crisis.
13:41
Chairman of Universal Group Mohamed Umar Manik has donated $100,000 to Male’ Water Crisis Fund.
12:01
Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhuffushi Council has provided 27 water containers to Male’. Vice President of Kulhudhuffushi Council Aiman Ali said that the containers, which can store up to 100 tonnes of water, have been handed over the Task Force.
11:53
Central Bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), has announced that although government offices in Male’ would be closed for the next three days, MMA and banks would be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
11:02
President Yameen has declared government offices in Male’ closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, to focus on finding speedy solutions to the water crisis.
10:02
Water was turned on by MWSC from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. today as well, four days into the water crisis. The water still does not reach high storeys. Meanwhile efforts are ongoing by MNDF officers on trucks, to distribute water in Male’.
01:03
Bank of Maldives has opened an account for donations to Male’ Water Crisis Management Fund. The account number is 7730000016766.
00:40
The Chinese government has handed over 20 tons of water to Maldivian government.
00:13
Water distribution schedule for Monday:
Trucks will supply water from 10:00am to 12:00pm, 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 11:00pm.
Supply of water from water distribution points will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 9:00pm to 12:00am.
23:41
First navy ship of China has arrived in Maldives with 600 tons of water.
21:53
MWSC has decided to offer 30 percent discount on December water bill.
800 tons of water has been brought from India tonight.
A fund in the name of “Water Crisis Management Fund” has been opened.
21:52
Water will be released from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am tonight as well as from 8:00 am to 10:00 am tomorrow morning.
However, water might not reach houses in Haveeree Magu and upstairs of buildings.
21:25
China has handed over 24.8 tons of water to Maldivian Government tonight. Foreign Ministry said that water was brought from Southern Airlines.
20:43
Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Rajiv Sahare has said that although Maldivian Government has stated that $ 20 million would be needed to repair the damages caused by fire incident at MWSC, India has not been requested for any financial aid from Maldives.
However, he said that India is prepared to provide technical assistance and that India is always ready to help Maldives.
19:34
Distribution of 900 tons of water brought from Indian navy ship has been started. According to Indian Defense, the ship can produce 250 tons of water per day and water produced in this ship is appropriate for drinking.
19:12
Former Transport Minister and Deputy Leader of Jumhooree Party has said that this is not a time to confiscate presidency but a time to resolve the crisis faced to the public.
18:18
The second Indian Navy Ship INS Deepak has arrived in Male’ and distribution of water from the navy ship would be started soon. Two RO plants are installed in that navy ship.
900 tons of water are in the ship at present. This ship is able to produce 250 tons of water per day. Capacity of the boat is 2000 tons.
17:49
Responding to a question asked by a journalist regarding the call of former president Mohamed Nasheed to handover presidency to Jumhooree Party Leader Gasim Ibrahim, President Yameen said that he does not give attention to those types of talks.
17:46
President Yameen has thanked the countries that have provided assistance in relation to the current situation in Maldives. He has also urged the public to be patient, and assured that efforts are ongoing to repair the panel boards that were damaged in the fire.
17:43
Out of the panel boards that were damaged in the fire, five have been repaired.
17:39
INS Deepak has arrived in the Maldives with 800 tonnes of water. According to the Indian Embassy, the navy ship would be able to produce 200 tonnes per day.
17:39
President Yameen has thanked MNDF, police, and local businesses for their efforts towards addressing the water shortage in Male’.
17:38
A press conference is underway at the President’s Office, by President Abdulla Yameen.
17:08
India provides 475 tonnes of emergency water
The Indian Embassy has said that 375 tonnes of water bottles have arrived by air while 100 tonnes of water have arrived via a navy ship, and been handed over to the Maldivian government.
16:19
Many restaurants and cafes in Male’ have started using plastic plates and cutlery, as they do not have enough water to wash dishes.
16:10
Bangladesh to provide five desalination plants and 100 tonnes of water
The government of Bangladesh has decided to provide five desalination plants and 100 tonnes of water to the Maldives as emergency water supply. Bangladesh media has reported that according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Navy vessel BNS Samudra Joy departed from Chittagong with 100 tonnes of drinkable water and five mobile water treatment plants headed for the Maldives at 10:00 a.m. today.
16:05
Lily International Private Limited and its staff have handed over 17.7 tonnes of water to the Task Force established by the government.
13:36
Speaking on behalf of the Task Force established by President Abdulla Yameen to manage the water crisis, Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim said that China has provided $500,000 to MWSC following the damage caused by the fire.
13:16
The 10th emergency water supply Indian Air Force flight, carrying 38 tonnes of water, has landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.
12:31
Maldivian Red Crescent has handed over 5 tonnes of water to MNDF, for distribution to the public.
12:29
MNDF: Water will be provided from distribution centres from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
12:11
MNDF begins efforts to unload 50.4 tonnes of water from the 9th Indian Air Force flight to arrive in the Maldives with emergency water supply.
11:39
Nazim, speaking on behalf of the Task Force established by President Yameen, has said that the government will make efforts to obtain foreign aid to make up for the $20 million loss incurred by the water company due to the fire.
11:38
Complaints have been received from members of the public, that water was not received by some buildings during the two hours this morning, said Nazim.
11:37
The government has commenced efforts to secure the $20 million necessary to cover the loss incurred by the water company. Defence Minister Nazim has said that donations are welcome, and that the government has already received $1.5 million.
11:36
The Task Force has said that the company suffered a loss of $20 million due to the fire.
11:34
The Task Force has said that water will be turned on from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
11:33
The Task Force, established by President Abdulla Yameen to handle the water crisis, has said that it is now possible to produce water continuously, without disruption.
11:20
Queues seem to be shorter now at many temporary water tap rows, including the one near STELCO. This could be due to the mobile distribution of water on lorries by MNDF.
10:55
Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has said that even though government offices are closed today and tomorrow, it would be possible to make payments for exports between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
10:02
MNDF has said that 27 vehicles will be employed from 10:30 a.m. to distribute water in Male’.
09:56
It is now three days since water was cut off in Male’. Water was issued for two hours from 8:00 a.m. this morning. However it did not reach all buildings and some buildings still remain without water.
01:04
People are queuing up for water. At the moment, water is being supplied from taps established at various locations in Male’.
23:19
Staff of Dhiraagu are also involved in providing water to public.
In that regard, while help from technical staff are provided to MWSC, some staff of Dhiraagu are involved in water distribution.
23:19
Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said that an Anonymous of Saudi Arabiya has donated one million US Dollars to fix the problem caused to water supply in Male’.
Minister said that he was working further on this issue upon request from the president.
23:15
China government has brought 47.5 tons of water on Saturday through air transport and has handed over to Maldivian government. An official of China Embassy has said to Sun Online that 17.5 tons of water has been brought from a Southern island of China known as Gunaguzoo, 10 tons were brought from Colombo, five tons of water was brought from China Machinery and Engineering established at Colombo in Emirates flight and 15 tons of water donated to Maldives was brought in an aircraft of Mega Maldives.
40 tons of water to be brought on Saturday from two aircrafts of China Air Force has not arrived yet. Official of China Embassy said that departure of those two aircrafts has been postponed because arrangement for Air Clearance from a neighboring country has not been made yet.
23:03
Police and Defence Officers carrying water in a pickup.
23:02
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom conducts a meeting with Taskforce committee members.
23:01
Many people have left without collecting water from taps fixed at MPL area on Ameenee Magu saying that water coming from those taps had a bad odor.
There is banner in that area noting that water supplied from that area is for uses other than drinking.
22:56
35 tons of water has been brought to Male’ from MIFCO. Distribution of water from MIFCO is carried out in front of Kalhukkalaa Koshi on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. MIFCO has fixed water taps at this area.
22:40
Spokes person of president Abdulla Muaz has assured that president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has shortened his trip in Malaysia and arrived in Maldives.
While president has arrived in Male’ Vice President is also currently at Male’.
22:31
Emirates flight, carrying water has landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.
22:28
Aircraft carrying 17.5 tons of water from China has landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.
22:14
Thaa Veymandoo council has denied the rumor that is being spread in social media saying that Thaa Veymandoo people has sent five tons of well water from “Sona” boat to the people of that island living in Male’.
21:59
MTCC has started distributing water by using six taps fixed at Fishermen’s Park.
21:45
Task Force advised not to drink water supplied by private groups.
21:35
Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim said that water would not be supplied from MSWC pipes tonight.
Best thing would be to supply water in a way that everyone would get. For that reason, water will be supplied tomorrow.
21:35
Task force developed to solve water crisis in Male’ has started a press conference.
21:28
A Maldivian flight carrying 4.1 tons of water from India has landed just now.
21:21
Delivery of water to people with special needs has been started. Water will be delivered when name and address are sent by SMS to any of the flowing numbers:
7542515
9776382
7755723
21:15
Despite the announcement by MWSC that water will be released for one hour from 09:00 pm, water does not reach many houses.
A person said to Sun Online that even the first floor of many buildings did not receive water.
21:08
Although many have people have lined up at Fishermen’s Park to get water, arrangement to supply water was not made as MTCC has said, because wiring was not complete.
20:48
An official of China Embassy has said to Sun Online that second shipment from China would arrive in Maldives with 10 tons of water at around 9:20 pm Saturday.
Additional five tons of water would be brought to Maldives from China Machinery and Engineering Corporation established in Sri Lanka at around 9:35 pm Saturday in Emirates fright.
20:41
Eighth Indian Military Aircraft arrived in Maldives with 54 tons of water.
19:39
City Council member Samaau Shareef has said that in order to provide water to public, Male’ City Council has installed a type of plant used in resorts to produce water. He said that the plant has capacity to produce 100 tons of water per day and that water would be supplied from 10:00pm tonight. The plant has been installed at Round About region near Social Center.
19:22
MTCC has decided to fix taps at Fishermen’s Park to provide water for the public from 8:00pm this evening. MTCC said that water to be provided from these taps would be appropriate for all needs except drinking. According to MTCC they bring water from Thimarafushi water plant.
19:06
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) said that services from Emergency Room and OPD would be provided as usual on Sunday and Monday although those two days are declared as recess.
18:50
Electricity from some parts of Maafannu has been reconnected after 20 minutes of power failure. STELCO said that power failure occurred due to a minute problem and reassured that there would not be further disruption of electricity.
18:42
Seventh Indian Military Aircraft, arrived with 20.8 tonnes of water.
17:36
Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer has said that it would be possible to supply water every two hours after 36 hours.
17:32
MWSC, which has the capacity to produce 20,000 tonnes of water per day, is now only able to produce 7,000 tonnes per day. The 7,000 tonnes are produced by providing electricity to the water plants through the two panel boards.
17:26
Reporters have been allowed access to see the damage caused to the MWSC panel boards due to the fire. Six panel boards were damaged, while two were not affected. The two panel boards that were not affected were located at the top floor of MWSC building.
17:15
Distribution of water has been suspended at the distribution centres. MNDF said on Twitter that distribution will resume at 9:00 p.m.
16:23
A Maldivian flight and two Chinese flights scheduled to arrive at INIA with water have been delayed, after the runway had to be closed due to a fuel leak from an Etihad Airways aircraft.
15:57
Ministry of Health has advised against eating from cafes and restaurants, and urged people to eat home-made food.
15:50
Commissioner of Police Hussain Waheed, who spoke to reporters at the T-jetty area moments ago, said that police officers are able to be engaged in distribution of water because there is no unrest in Male’, and thanked the public for their cooperation.
14:44
Immigration department said that services related to Work Permits and Work Visas would not be open on Monday and Tuesday, but these services would be provided and can be requested for by calling 9199153.
14:39
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has decided to accept passport application forms and issue passports from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, even though government offices have been declared closed on these two days.
More information can be obtained by contacting 9199163.
14:33
STELCO has said that electricity is being provided as requested by Male’ Water Supply. At a press conference, Managing Director of STELCO Abdul Shakoor said that Male’ Water Supply requested for 2.5 megawatt electricity, which is being provided.
13:58
Vice President Dr Jameel, who arrived in Maldives today following an overseas trip, has visited MWSC.
13:47
Water is being supplied from other islands to Male’.
13:37
The Chinese government has supplied 12 tonnes of water. The shipment arrived today on Mega Maldives.
Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority Ibrahim Faisal has told Sun Online that more water provided by the Chinese government will arrive tonight.
13:29
Equipment necessary to repair the water plants have arrived in Male’. Efforts are ongoing to transport them to MWSC.
13:25
Maldivian has commenced efforts to transport water on its aircraft from Chennai, India.
12:22
Despite the announcement by MWSC that water will be released for one hour from 12:00 p.m., even the first floor of many buildings did not receive water.
MWSC spokesperson told Sun Online that water was released at 12:00 p.m., but they are facing problems and the water does not reach some buildings.
12:15
Maldives Customs Service has said that water is being supplied via 25 taps placed on the west side of Customs building, and that this will include water produced by the Indian navy ship.
11:52
MNDF has announced that water will be distributed from the distribution centres from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
11:47
Nazim has said that 15 lorries have been employed for water distribution since 9:00 a.m., and the number will be increased to 23 lorries this afternoon.
11:37
The police have said that water can be supplied to 23 people at a time from the taps established at Customs building.
11:45
Nazim has said that MWSC will issue a press statement today, detailing ways for people living on first and second floors to distribute water to others.
11:37
The President has declared that all government offices would be closed on Sunday, 7 December and Monday, 8 December.
11:27
Nazim has denied reports that the government discriminates against foreigners when distributing water.
11:25
Defence Minister Nazim has said that water will still only reach ground floors, and not higher floors in high buildings.
11:19
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adeeb has said on Twitter that President Yameen has decided to cut short his private visit to Malaysia.
Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed is also abroad at the moment.
10:51
Two Chinese Air Force aircraft are on their way to the Maldives with about 40 tonnes of water. The spokesperson of the Embassy of China in Male’ has said that the two aircraft would arrive at around 4 p.m.
09:36
India has supplied 106 tonnes of water by air within 24 hours. Three aircraft have arrived carrying 59 tonnes, 22 tonnes, and 25 tonnes of water.
00:40
It is now past midnight, and long queues remain at water distribution centres in Male’. Water is only being issued from taps at the moment.
23:21
A ship with water storage capacity of 800 tonnes will arrive within 36 hours. MNDF Coast Guard has said that this would be the largest vessel of its kind to arrive in the Maldives to date.
23:13
Water is being loaded to black water containers on MNDF vehicles, from INS Sukanya. MNDF will distribute this water to the public from the distribution centres in Male’.
22:43
Male’ Aerated Water Company and Sun Media Group have completed the distribution of 10,000 water bottles to the public. The distribution, carried out by the staff of Sun Media Group, took four hours.
22:25
Nazim has said that water will be issued for one hour from noon tomorrow.
Efforts are ongoing to facilitate the arrival of a technical team from Singapore, to increase production from the water plants at MWSC.
22:25
A press conference is underway by the committee established by the president following the water crisis.
It has not been possible to produce the required quantity of water. Production will resume tonight following efforts by technical experts. MWSC is presently utilising three plants to produce water.
22:17
Indian navy ship INS Sukanya can produce 60 to 70 tonnes of water per day. Officials of the ship have said that this has been confirmed after necessary tests. INS Sukanya presently has a water storage of 50 tonnes.
21:43
The first round of water supplied by the Sri Lankan government has been handed over to the Maldivian government. The government of Sri Lanka has assured that 100,000 water bottles would be supplied to the Maldives, of which 5.6 tonnes arrived by air tonight.
21:14
An Indian navy ship with reverse osmosis capabilities has arrived in the Maldives. The Indian High Commission and MNDF have said that the ship can produce 30 to 50 tonnes of water per day.
18:23
Male’ Aerated Water Company and Sun Media Group have commenced efforts to distribute mineral water to the public. Two 1.5 litre bottles are being distributed per person from Sun Media Group building. A total of 10,000 1.5 litre Bonaqua water bottles will be distributed under this project.
17:01
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has issued a statement, expressing his gratitude to the public for their patience, and urging everyone to avoid conflict and unrest during this time of crisis.
16:56
MNDF has said that they have run out of water at nearly all distribution points, but distribution will resume shortly.
16:53
Ekuveni area, where people are queuing for water, has run out of water.
16:53
Adhaalath Party has issued a statement thanking the governments of the US, India, and Sri Lanka for their decision to provide assistance to the Maldives following the water crisis.
16:28
MNDF has said that the second Indian aircraft, which arrived a few hours ago, was carrying 28 tonnes of water.
16:21
President’s statement: “[…] President Yameen expressed his gratitude to the Maldivian people for their patience and unity, during this challenging time. The President also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the Maldives Police Service, the Maldives National Defence Force, NGO’s, and independent businesses for working around the clock in assisting the Maldivian people to meet their basic needs. President Yameen further asserted that he is grateful to the Governments of India and Sri Lanka for promptly responding to his appeals for assistance. In his statement, the President also thanked the Governments of both the United States and China for assuring their support to the Maldives during this national crisis.”
16:20
A press conference is underway at the President’s Office, to deliver the President’s message regarding the water crisis in Male’. The President is presently in Malaysia.
16:07
STELCO begins water distribution.
15:54
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has said that water can be transported on its cargo vessels for free from Hulhumale’ to Male’. In addition to this, Transport Executive of MTCC Usman Hafeez said that every passenger would be allowed to take two cases of water on the ferries from Hulhumale’ to Male’.
15:56
Water distribution at Ihsaan, a shop in Male’.
15:48
The second Indian aircraft carrying emergency water supply has landed at INIA.
15:47
There is a long queue for water at Hiriya School. It extends to Maafannu Madharusa, Social Centre, and all the way up to Thaajuddin School.
14:47
A temporary pump station has been established at the harbour in Vilimale’, to facilitate water supply to boats.
14:40
The Indian High Commission has said that the second flight carrying water would arrive at 3:40 p.m.
14:30
MNDF has said that 77,333 litres of water was distributed from the centres this morning.
14:24
Water distribution centres in Male’: Ekuveni Track Dhandu, Jamaaluddin School, Iskandar School, National Football Stadium, Henveyru School, and Kalaafaanu School.
14:19
Police and MNDF officers unload the 22 tonnes of water from the Indian Air Force aircraft.
13:48
The first Indian aircraft carrying water has arrived at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA).
10:41
Press conference summary: Three plants have resumed water production. Water will be released from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. India has assured that 150 tonnes of water will be transported by air, in five aircraft. The first shipment will arrive at noon. Two Indian water production navy ships have departed from India en route to Maldives. One of these ships will arrive tonight, while the other one will arrive tomorrow. A US navy ship is on its way to Maldives from Diego Garcia. Every flight arriving in Maldives from Sri Lanka will be carrying drinking water. Water will be released every six hours. Difficulties will be faced over the next three days. Water is being distributed from T-jetty area in Male’.
09:40
Three water plants have been repaired, and resumed water production.
09:40
People are queueing up for water in Male’. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has said that water will be provided from the following locations: Maafannu Madharusa, Hiriya school, Kulhivaru Ekuveni, Track Dhandu, and Jamaaluddin School.
09:30
The Maldivian government has requested assistance from the government of India regarding supply of water. This has not yet been confirmed by the Maldivian or the Indian government.
09:19
As announced, water was released to from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday. However the water only reached the ground floors of buildings in some areas in Male’.
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