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...
More than 1,400 cases of gastro-enteritis were reported in hospitals between May 12 and May 18, according to Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, interim director of health services....
As concerns grow over the ecological implications of desalinating seawater, this method is increasingly being considered as a potential remedy during emergencies, warns Vassen Kauppaymuthoo. He...
On Tuesday 4th March, Minister Patrick Assirvaden sounded the alarm about the deteriorating water crisis in Mauritius. With reservoirs not even half full and an intensifying...
Despite recent rainfall in various regions, the water situation across the country remains dire. As of Friday, 21st February, the overall filling rate of our reservoirs...
The Central Water Authority (CWA) has uncovered a network of employees who have been illegally selling its water to private individuals looking to fill their pools....
In response to the ongoing drought, authorities have announced that the use of drinking water for washing vehicles and filling swimming pools will soon be prohibited....
The water reservoirs across Mauritius are currently only 40% full, leading to imminent restrictions on water distribution. This issue is a recurring challenge, particularly during the...
In response to the ongoing dry period, progressive restrictions on water distribution will be introduced in the coming days, according to Patrick Assirvaden, the Minister of...
A new program aimed at managing water reservoirs is nearing completion, with details expected to be announced by Minister of Public Utilities Patrick Assirvaden coming Tuesday,...
