Mauritius Met issues Heavy Rain warning

Mauritius Meteorological Services issued a ‘Heavy Rain’ warning in the morning of Tuesday 10 January. The warning was scheduled to be valid until 2pm on the same day.

“Active clouds coming from the East will cause moderate to heavy showers over Mauritius. The showers will continue during the day together with thunderstorms and are likely to cause temporary water accumulation in certain areas,” it said.

The public has been advised to:
1. Remain in safe places and avoid open areas, hiking, sea ventures and sheltering under trees during thunderstorms
2. Avoid places prone to water accumulation, river banks and other water courses which are flooded and certain mountain slopes prone to landslide
3. Be very cautious on the roads due to reduced visibility resulting from heavy rains and fog patches

Source: Mauritius Meteorological Services