Avertissement de fortes pluies pour Maurice jusqu’à 17 h

Version anglaise / English Version

The airmass over our region is moist and unstable which is very conducive for the formation of active clouds over the island. These clouds are causing heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms over the Western part of the island.

Heavy Rain warning Bulletin for Mauritius issued at 1430 hours on Friday 03 February 2023, valid till 1700 hours.

The public is advised to:
1. to remain in safe places and to avoid open areas, hikings, ventures at sea and not to shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
2. avoid places prone to water accumulation, river banks and other water courses which may be flooded and certain mountain slopes prone to landslide
3. be very cautious on the roads due to reduced visibility resulting from heavy rains and fog patches.