Mauritius Meteorological Services

Torrential Rain warning bulletin

No torrential rain warning in force

torrential rain general info

When does torrential rains conditions exist?

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.

Torrential rain can cause flash floods and water accumulations in flood prone areas. Heavy rain may also be responsible for the overflow of rivulets and streams and is likely to cause landslide in high-risk areas.

Torrential rain warning bulletin

As soon as the Meteorological Services has registered 100 mm of rain in a period of 12 hours at several stations over the Island, it will advise the Ministry of Education and will issue warnings at regular interval through the MBC and private radio stations.

Whenever torrential rain conditions exist, schools will not be opened for school children.

Precautions during torrential rain

As soon as a torrential rains warning comes in force, the public is advised to take the following precautions:

Keep school children indoors and not to send them to school
Avoid to venture near flooded rivers and streams and overflowing bridges
Avoid taking long trip in vehicles, especially in flood prone areas. Do not cross flooded bridges or submerged areas either by foot or by vehicles
In flood prone areas, secure your belongings and properties. With the rise of water level in flood prone areas, seek help before the situation becomes out of control and evacuate the area if necessary.
Avoid going near hill or mountain slopes with risk of landslide
Boil drinking water