Jay Doorga, Université des Mascareignes (UdM) and Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Princeton University Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is...
Minister Patrick Assirvaden has issued a stark warning about the desperate situation facing the nation’s water supply. The very foundations of the country’s infrastructure are under...
The parched earth of Northern Mauritius is telling a tale of woe. Small sugar cane farmers are bracing themselves for a disastrous harvest, their livelihoods hanging...
The water situation in Mauritius was already dire in 2022, and experts warn that it may worsen this summer due to ongoing drought conditions. Oceanographer Vassen...
Mauritius is experiencing its driest July in over a century, raising significant concerns for its sugar production, which constitutes 10% of the island nation’s exports. The...
Signs indicated that the period of drought is upon us, as water reservoirs are beginning to run low. For instance, La Nicolière and Mare-aux-Vacoas, which were...
As of October 13, 2023, the main reservoir in Mauritius stands at 67.5%. While this is lower compared to August, the Central Water Authority (CWA) has...
Mauritius faces the possibility of a severe drought, similar to the one experienced in 2022. Current reservoir levels are at 72.8%, nearly 4% lower than at...
Planters in Mauritius, particularly in the North and East, are facing concerns due to deficient rainfall during the dry season. The inadequate water supply is reportedly...
In a recent radio broadcast, water experts stressed the critical need for immediate measures in light of an impending prolonged drought in Mauritius. Former Deputy General...
