Mauritius and rodrigues island brace for damaging winds and torrential rains. National disaster risk reduction and management centre. Failures of public infrastructures is the primary trouble for mauritian society. Torrential rains pound mauritius among reports of up to 8. Damaged roads, rivers overflowing their banks, landslides and more caused tremendous losses in. Photos of torrential rains in the north of mauritius since yesterday evening downpour spill over the north of mauritius. These torrential rains caused flash floods that killed 11 people, injured around a hundred and caused thousands of dollars of damage. Protocols for cyclones and heavy raintorrential rain a. Torrential rain conditions is said to exist when the prevailing weather at mauritius or rodrigues produces 100 millimeters of widespread rains in less than 12 hours and that. Photos taken a few minutes ago on the side of pamplemousses showing a unique weather situation. Venen coolen from radio plus asks the mauritian compatriots to join them, as from 7. It is estimated that over 150mm of rainfall fell in less than three hours, causing traffic chaos, resulting in the death of 11 people. A bbc reporter in the city says the bodies of six people were recovered.
On the islands of mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from january to march, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from june to september. The criteria for torrential rain vary from country to country. The annual rainfall which is about 1100mm on the north coast of mauritius increases drastically on the central plateau. Mauritius meteorological services mms say that at least 9 locations have seen over 100 mm. Mauritius sees stable temperatures throughout the year, and thus is a perennially active tourist destination. In fact, being that the islands are in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed in comparison with europe or north america. In the advent of heavy rainfall which would affect the population, the mauritius meteorological services mms usually issues either a heavy rain or a torrential rain warning bulletin as appropriate which is broadcasted through the media. Deadly floods hit mauritius capital port louis bbc news. Weather in mauritius, live, forecasts and averages. This is admittedly one of the more touristy spots in mauritius. The weather in mauritius could spoil your holiday here. Seasonal climate forecast mauritius meteorological services summer 20162017 outlook for the republic of mauritius introduction.
With favorable conditions, the low developed into a disturbance and soon into a depression on december 28. What is most interesting is that the colours havent faded in these many years in spite of the torrential rainfall that mauritius receives. Some tourists may moan that they cant enjoy the sunny beaches for a couple of days, but locals are simply glad that it cools down a little bit and that there are chances that the water reservoirs get filled to a more comfortable level. The warning has thus been maintained by the experts of the vacoas meteorological station. Some tourists may moan that they cant enjoy the sunny beaches for a couple of days, but locals are simply glad that it cools down a little bit and that there are chances that the water reservoirs get. Mauritius is also at the mercy of heavy swells during. Mauritius has experienced torrential rains between. But, it is usually teeming with revelers during christmas. The vigilance heavy rain is still ongoing in mauritius. Portlouis city has facing a 2 hours of nonstop heavy rainfall 173mm which occurred.
Torrential rain conditions is said to exist when the prevailing weather at mauritius or rodrigues produces 100 millimeters of widespread rains in less than 12 hours and that this heavy rain is likely to continue for several hours. The storm, whose center was about 75 miles east of the small island nation at 9. You are at home sipping hot tea or cleaning up the mess the heavy rainfall left behind. Mauritius and reunion cyclone berguitta brings heavy. During these months tropical cyclones occasionally strike the island or. Protocol on heavy rainfall for the public sector ministry of public. Torrential rain strikes mauritius on saturday 30th march 20. Hazardous sea and weather conditions are anticipated, including winds up to 100 kmh 60 mph, sea swells, and heavy rainfall. The effects of such cloud masses hitting the land are devastating like the recent flood in mauritius. Although temperatures are rather moderate throughout the year with occasional rainfall, the most pleasant times to visit the island are between the months of april and june and between september and december. The events of march 30, 20 got us featured on international news. Plantations in the eastern part of the island have been most affected by the torrential rainfall and. Mauritius under disaster management treaties to which the state is a party, through its disaster risk management. A climate chart to help you understand the climate and conditions.
Torrential rain can cause flash floods or urban floods in any locality while. Around 300 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in mauritius after torrential rainfall lasting twelve hours triggered flooding. Rain occurs in all months but the wettest period in mauritius is from december to april. Heavy rainfall agroindustry ministry provides assistance to affected planters. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after over 150mm of torrential rain lashed the lowlying capital of port louis in under two hours.
On 30 march 20, severe torrential rainfall caused floods throughout port louis and plaines wilhems. In fact the average rate of decrease per decade is around 57 mm. Republic of mauritius official statement for 2017 global. Floods wreak havoc in mauritius a day of national mourning has been declared on the island of mauritius in the indian ocean, where at least 11 people have died in severe floods. Torrential rain on february 9 and 10 caused flooding around the areas of port louis and terrerouge in northern mauritius. Albion, black river, mauritius monthly weather accuweather. Several areas of the island reported flooding after torrential rain. Mauritius floods displace hundreds after torrential rain floodlist. Mauritius meteorological services mms say that at least 9 locations have seen over 100 mm of rain in the last 12 hours. The main attraction is the fascinating 23coloured earth whose origin. Rainfall in mauritius rain in mauritius mauritius attractions. Temperatures tend to be higher during the summer season from november to april, and cooler and drier during the winter season from may to october. But compared to the south and southeast coasts, port louis receives half as much rain.
Torrential rain warning system mauritius meteorological services. Mauritius is an island that lies off the coast of africa in the south west of the indian ocean. Torrential rains cause chaos on mauritius and claim at least 8 lives reports coming in from port louis, the capital city of mauritius, speak of devastating rains sweeping across the island, causing deaths and widespread destruction, besides being the reason for multiple accidents, some causing serious injuries to drivers and passenger, one of them involving. Torrential rain on february 9 and 10 caused flooding around the areas of portlouis and terrerouge in northern mauritius. Photos of torrential rains in the north of mauritius. Given that the island is exposed to southeastern trade winds, it receives a lot of rainfall.
The noaa20 satellite spotted tropical cyclone calvinia in the southern indian ocean near the small island of mauritius on dec. Several houses were flooded prompting the evacuation of some local residents as well as significant transportation disruptions. Mauritian capital port louis rocked by heavy floods youtube. For the past two years, the island suffered from a severe drought, until early 20 when it started raining a bit. During these months tropical cyclones occasionally strike the island or pass. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change. Torrential rain in mauritius some parts of the island. Get the monthly weather forecast for albion, black river, mauritius, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Mauritius real time updates, every 410 sec, current temperature in mauritius, satellite images and cyclone information. Other areas in the region receiving torrential rain include centraleastern angola, northwestern botswana, comoros, centraltosoutheastern democratic republic of congo, northern madagascar. In mauritius, water and power supply have been cut and some damage to agriculture was reported.
Mauritius is also prone to other disasters such as tsunamis, landslides, torrential rain among others. It is resulting in dangerous excessive rainfall and flooding threat over the island, gradually organizing and moving southsoutheast. Torrential rainfall affected much of mauritius during dinas passage, with a maximum of 745. Longterm time series of rainfall amount over the past century 1905 to 2007 show a decreasing trend in annual rainfall over mauritius. Mauritius, mauritius march weather holiday weather. This was more than the average monthly rainfall, and most of the precipitation fell in about 24 hours. Tropical cyclone herold forms off the coast of madagascar. Although there is no marked rainy season, most of the rainfall occurs in summer months. The torrential rain being experienced all across mauritius today morning 09. The ministry of agroindustry and food security is providing support and assistance to planters to relaunch their activities following the recent prolonged heavy rainfall that has caused much damage to crops and resulting in a decrease in vegetable production. Tropical cyclone calvinia forms near mauritius noaa. Those working in the public sector have been asked not to report to their jobs as a safety measure in the aftermath of the heavy rainfall and lightning.
Getting rain during the dry summer months is always a welcoming change for a while. Torrential rain conditions is said to exist when the prevailing weather at mauritius or rodrigues produces. These conditions occur mostly during the passage of tropical cyclones. The weather map, where to stay, average temperature and monthly rainfall with charts, cyclone season, wind, hottest month and humidity all on one page. Mauritius has a subtropical climate, where temperatures usually vary between 17 c and 35 c with winds coming from the southeast. Mauritius floods displace hundreds after torrential rain. The csc however said there are indications that rainfall amounts may exceed 100mm in 24 hours and these rains are likely to result in local flooding in certain areas. In late december 20, a tropical disturbance developed to the north of madagascar. Boeing 737 max crashes immediately after takeoff heres what really happened to flight 610 duration. Media caption there are fears of further severe flooding in the days to come.
Mauritius has a distinct rainy season from november to april and a dry season from may to october. Plantations in the eastern part of the island have been most affected by the torrential rainfall and production of vegetables such as tomatoes and carrots has been. Tsunami warning bulletin mauritius meteorological services. Heavy rainfall bringing in its wake flooding of unprecedented scale is a challenging threat to our country. The impact of climate change in mauritius nawsheens world. Torrential rain in mauritius some parts of the island getting rain during the dry summer months is always a welcoming change for a while. Rough weather is associated with the slowly approaching tropical storm, these conditions will worsen as. Live footage compilation videos 1 mauritius torrential. Best time to visit mauritius and climate tourism mauritius. Heavy rains bring flooding to mauritius february 10. Rainfall patterns are shifting due to global warming. Rainfall varies considerably from region to region and throughout the year. Before you get all excited and book your holiday travel read my best time to visit mauritius guide below. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am.
Torrential rainfall has always been frequent in mauritius, especially during the summer seasons. Floods hit mauritius capital city port louis cbbc newsround. So in terms of rainfall port louis is a good spot to pick if travelling during the wet season because it receives the least rain of anywhere else on the island and the rainfall isnt as torrential at higher altitudes. However, during the recent years the damages caused by floods has been persistent and increasingly costly. Mare aux vacoas near the town of curepipe in the southwest of the island recorded more than 240 mm of rain in 24 hours.
Tropical storm fakir is expected to pass at about 120 km 75 mi southwest of mauritius by the afternoon of tuesday, april 24 local time. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am after the torrential rainfall warning issued at 10am, authorities have decided to close the educational institutions of the island. Mauritius weather and best time to visit mauritius 2020. One official from the mauritius meteorological services says that because of climate change, the rainfall pattern on the island has changed over the last few years.