Heavy rainfall is forecast across Mauritius through at least April 11. The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rainfall warning across the country.
According to the Met Office, heavy downpours may be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong wind gusts. The intense downpours may trigger flooding in low-lying and riverine areas, as well as landslides on unstable slopes.
Private schools and institutions, MITD and Polytechnics Mauritius technical and vocational education centres, as well as higher education institutions (public and private), will remain closed, the Ministry of Education said.
Hereunder the Special Warning issued by the Met Office on Monday afternoon:
Heavy Rain warning Bulletin for Mauritius issued at 16h00 on Monday 10 April, valid till 11h00 Tuesday 11 April 2023.
A Heavy Rain Warning is in force in Mauritius.
The atmospheric conditions is becoming very unstable conducive for the formation of active clouds over our region.
Moderate to locally heavy showers are expected with thunderstorms.
There will be temporary water accumulation in certain risky regions.
The visibility will be reduced due to fog and during heavy showers in certain regions.
The public is advised to:
1. remain in safe places and avoid open areas, hikings, sea ventures and sheltering under trees during thunderstorms.
2. avoid places prone to water accumulation, river banks and other water courses which may be 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.
This bulletin will be updated tomorrow morning.
Source: Mauritius Meteo
