MAURITIUS remains under a heavy rain warning until 10:00 am today, Wednesday 31 December, following a period of significant precipitation across the island.

The warning follows 24 hours of inclement weather, with meteorologists recording the highest rainfall levels between 4:00 am on Tuesday and 4:00 am this morning.

Regional Breakdown

Le Morne has emerged as the most affected area, recording a substantial 81.3 mm of rain.

Other regions in the south and centre of the island also saw significant activity, with Mare-aux-Vacoas recording 53.3 mm and Vacoas following closely at 51.6 mm.

The top five most saturated regions during this 24-hour window are:

While “Mother Nature” has been far from lenient over the past day, the current warning is set to expire at 10:00 am.

Residents in the hardest-hit areas, particularly in the Black River district and the central plateau, have been the most exposed to the downpours.

Source: Defi Media