Reservoir Stocks Reach 64 Million M³ as Water Crisis Levels Ease

Mauritius has secured a significant “buffer” in its water supply, with national reservoir levels hitting nearly 70%—a dramatic recovery compared to the same period last year.

Data released by the Central Water Authority (CWA) confirms that as of 16 February, the total stored volume reached 64.12 million m³, representing a filling rate of 69.5%.

This marks a substantial increase of 28.68 million m³ (up 31.1 percentage points) from February 2025, when stocks languished at just 38.4%.

A Tale of Two Februaries

While recent rainfall remains below the seasonal average, the current hydrological situation is considerably more robust than twelve months ago.

The CWA reports that the country now possesses sufficient margins to meet national demand, though officials maintain that a degree of caution remains necessary.

The following table illustrates the year-on-year recovery across the island’s key reservoirs:

Individual Performance

The recovery is most pronounced at Mare-Longue, which is currently nearing full capacity at 93.2%.

Significant strides were also noted at Bagatelle and Midlands, both of which have more than doubled their storage levels since last year.

Mare-aux-Vacoas, the nation’s primary reservoir, saw its levels climb from 41.4% to 61.4%.

While La Ferme remains the least filled site at 44.7%, it still shows a marked improvement over the 27.8% recorded in February 2025.

Despite the positive trajectory and the stability of current water levels, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure long-term prosperity and protection of the island’s resources.

Source: l’Express