Hathifushi Island Evacuation

Life... from the last day of Hathifushi.

A small, isolated island from far North Maldives.
A population of around 150 were shifted to nearby Hanimaadhoo for resettlement.
The state of this islands' environment was pathetic.
Beach erosion, water pollution and land scarcity... were all challenges faced by the local people. But the main complain was of the sudden surge of swells and rush of sea water inland causing much damage to property, trees and inducing panic for the islanders.

Photos from 30 June 2007. People were evacuated the following day.