Even New York City, one of the most advanced metropolises in the world, is not immune to natural disasters and technical challenges such as flooding and power outages. Such occurrences are equally plausible in a small nation like the Maldives, particularly within the Malé region.
Following the power interruption that affected Malé and Hulhumalé yesterday, STELCO engineers worked diligently to restore electricity to normal within two hours. In response to the incident, Mayor Azim commented on the hardships faced by the public. However, his remarks have drawn significant criticism, with many pointing out that sudden technical failures are inherently unpredictable and cannot always be anticipated in advance.
