Met Office issues ‘Heavy Rain’ warning for March 30

A heavy rain warning is in force in Mauritius and will be valid till 10pm tonight, the Mauritius Meteorological Services have warned in a Special bulletin issued during on March 30.

“The showers will be moderate to locally heavy at times with thunderstorms particularly over the Southern part of the island and over the central plateau. These showers will cause water accumulation in flood prone areas,” the Met Office said.

“Sea rough beyond the reefs with waves reaching 2 metre 50. Ventures in the open sea are not advised,” it added.

During heavy thundery showers, the Met Office has advised the public to:

• To remain in safe places and avoid open areas and hiking, sea ventures and sheltering under trees during thunderstorms.
• Avoid places prone to water accumulation, river banks and other water courses.
• Be very cautious on the roads due water runoff and reduced visibility.

Supplementary Information:
The moderate tropical storm “HALIMA”  is still evolving far almost to the East of Rodrigues and will not influence weather over the Mascarenes.