Former President Mohamed Nasheed has said that the current administration is responsible for the current crisis in Male’، and that voices need to be raised against it.
MDP’s president tweeted accusing President Yameen of ruling in absence.
He added that the administration must shoulder responsibility for this crisis، and that the citizens are now in a dangerous predicament.
Therefore، the public must raise their voices now، he said.
RYamin ghair hazirga verikan kuravany. Sarukaruge ihumalun Male' fenah jehi rayithun nurakatheri halathaka. Alhugadumen ihthijaj kuran jehey
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) December 5، 2014
The cause for the water shortage has been identified as a fire that broke out in one of the generators of the Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC)، who holds a state-induced monopoly in water supply.
Since then، multitudes have hit the stores in attempts to acquire water that ultimately isn’t available in enough quantity. The government has، therefore negotiated means to have the needed quantity delivered from abroad.
President Yameen has established a special taskforce to tackle the crisis. The president himself is currently abroad on a personal visit.