Port louis city has facing a 2 hours of nonstop heavy rainfall 173mm which occurred dozens of cars accidents, most notable one. Deadly floods hit mauritius capital port louis bbc news. Torrential rain of an intensity never witnessed in mauritius flooded roads on saturday, march 30, overturning cars and stranding thousands of motorists. The government has been really vigilant when it comes to heavy rainfall in mauritius by declaring torrential rain thus a day off for workers and student. It isnt a technical weather term as there is no formal definition of torrential rains as recognized by the national weather service nws, but nws does define heavy rainfall as rain that accumulates at a rate of 3 tenths of an inch 0. The first megadeadly flash flood in the history of mauritius occurred at midday of saturday 30 march 20. Live footage compilation videos 2 mauritius torrential. The intense rain storm flooded businesses, the port jefferson fire department and even forced emergency evacuations from theatre three. Torrential rain strikes mauritius on saturday 30th march 20. The capital, port louis, and surrounding areas have been badly affected. Speaking on national radio, he said mauritius was suffering badly from the effects of climate change. 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. The heavy rainfall, as from tuesday evening to wednesday morning, caused.
Brandon, mauritius, and reunion, producing wind gusts of 118 kmh 74 mph on mauritius. The criteria for torrential rain vary from country to country. After witnessing numerous cases of flood in port louis, it is important that some drastic decisions should be taken concerning the city of port louis. Mauritius is also prone to other disasters such as tsunamis, landslides, torrential rain among others. The national weather service for port louis, mauritius is reporting friday 3 rd april to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 10. Torrential rain is continuing to fall in the central mozambican city of beira, and on monday claimed the life of a 15 year old boy.
Torrential rain, or a torrential downpour, is any amount of rain that is considered especially heavy. Republic of mauritius official statement for 2017 global. Average weather in port louis, mauritius, year round. The climate graphs show the monthlytemperature and rainfall of these places. Monthly climate bulletin february 2020 latest 24 hour rainfall. The rain which started in the early hours of saturday continued until sunday afternoon. Mauritius and rodrigues island brace for damaging winds and torrential rains. Between 2004 and 20, there were seven per cent more extreme bouts of heavy rain overall than expected globally.
New early warning system in january 2015, the government of mauritius announced the introduction of an early warning system for incoming storm surge, swells and tsunamis. 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. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change inter. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in port louis, mauritius. 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. Mar 31, 20 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. Get the monthly weather forecast for port louis, port louis, mauritius, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Themap also shows two stations and their climate graphs. A station near the capital city of port louis reported a gust of 206 kmh 128 mph. 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. Mauritius floods displace hundreds after torrential rain floodlist.
Protocols for cyclones and heavy raintorrential rain a. 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. Rainfall varies considerably from region to region and throughout the year. Torrential rain disaster in mauritius 30th march 20 youtube. Torrential rain on february 9 and 10 caused flooding around the areas of port louis and terrerouge in northern mauritius. Tsunami warning bulletin mauritius meteorological services. Indian ocean region posed a threat to main island of mauritius.
You can still expect that the first couple of weeks of april will have frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall bringing in its wake flooding of unprecedented scale is a challenging threat to our country. Mauritian capital port louis rocked by heavy floods youtube. Histgeo pupils grade 6 pages 51 100 text version fliphtml5. The mauritius backpacking guide mauritius, seychelles. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change. The area was hit with more than 4 inches of rain during the evening into the night sept. In fact, being that the islands are in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed in comparison with europe or north america. Flood these days is becoming a great danger from time to. December 27, 2002 cyclone crystal dropped light rainfall on mauritius while passing to the east of the island. I personally witnessed students walking to their respective schools, drenched from head to toe.
This was more than the average monthly rainfall, and most of the precipitation fell in about 24 hours. But, it is usually teeming with revelers during christmas. In mauritius, water and power supply have been cut and some damage to agriculture was reported. As a small summary, mauritius is a volcanic island situated in the indian ocean with climate temperature ranging from 17 o c to 33 o c winter to summer and neighbouring islands reunion and rodrigues. These conditions occur mostly during the passage of tropical cyclones.
Global warming causing more torrential rains, threatening. At the moment port vilas weather forecast for today is partly cloudy. Best time to visit mauritius and climate tourism mauritius. Torrential rain warning system mauritius meteorological services. Port louis, apr 16 20 ips mauritius may be one of the bestprepared countries in the world when it comes to cyclones, but recent heavy rains and flooding due to climate change have brought the countrys readiness for coping with increased rainfall into question. Torrential rains pound mauritius among reports of up to 8. Feb 19, 2019 mauritius experiences a cyclone season from november to may, during which heavy rains fall on the island and can cause extensive damage. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change mauritius. It sits 900km to the east of madagascar and the republic of mauritius is in fact made up of several islands including the main island of mauritius, the island of rodrigues, the agalega islands and the cargados carajos shoals. Torrential rain in mauritius some parts of the island. Heavy rainfall may not always be generalised throughout the island, localised heavy rainfall is also a common feature and has proved to be life threatening. Individuals present in mauritius especially in port louis are advised to avoid river banks and other water sources. Republic of mauritius survey to be undertaken to identify. Torrential rainfall affected much of mauritius during dinas passage, with a maximum of 745.
Lescalier weather forecast, grand port, mauritius 10 day. Jan 12, 2018 torrential rainfall has always been frequent in mauritius, especially during the summer seasons. 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. 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. Tropical cyclones in the mascarene islands wikipedia. 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. Rainfall in mauritius rain in mauritius mauritius attractions.
Most of the victims were trapped in rapidly rising. According to mark twain, mauritius is incomparable to heaven because the latter is far better than that. A system to prevent the risk of torrential rains and floods brought by a french engineer after the deadly floods that have made 11 victims in port louis on march 30, 20 and a strong rainfalls equally one month earlier, the government through the information and communication technologies authority icta are interested in a system. The sadc climate services centre has warned several countries in the region, including namibia, of heavy rains forecast over the next few days. 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. Port louis saw around 150 mm of torrential rain in just a few hours. The study of over 8,700 daily rain records from 100,000 stations monitoring rain worldwide found the frequency of torrential rain between 1964 and 20 increased as the decades progressed.
Mauritius is an island that lies off the coast of africa in the south west of the indian ocean. Megadeadly flash flood of 30 march 20, port louis mauritius. The national weather service for plaine verte, mauritius is reporting monday 30 th march to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 5. Portlouis, apr 16 20 ips mauritius may be one of the bestprepared countries in the world when it comes to cyclones, but recent heavy rains and flooding due to climate change have brought the countrys readiness for coping with increased rainfall into question. Torrential rain can cause flash floods or urban floods in any locality while. A survey will be carried out to determine the causes of the recent flooding which affected several regions in mauritius especially port louis, said the prime minister, minister of home affairs, external communications and national development unit, minister of finance and economic development, mr pravind jugnauth, yesterday during a press conference at the new.
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. An isohyet is a line on the map joining places receiving the same amount of rainfall. It is estimated that over 150mm of rainfall fell in less than three hours, causing traffic chaos, resulting in the death of 11 people. Several areas of the island reported flooding after torrential rain. Mauritius and reunion cyclone berguitta brings heavy rain and floods 19 january, 2018 by richard davies in africa, news tropical cyclone berguitta swept across the indian ocean islands of mauritius and reunion on 18 january, bringing with it torrential rain and sustained winds of over kmh.
Protocol on heavy rainfall for the public sector ministry of public. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am. However, during the recent years the damages caused by floods has been persistent and increasingly costly. Four dead as torrential rain and floods batter spain. Current weather in port louis and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days. Mauritius has a distinct rainy season from november to april and a dry season from may to october. Mauritius and reunion cyclone berguitta brings heavy rain. Mar 31, 20 torrential rain strikes mauritius on saturday 30th march 20. How could they protect themselves in this heavy rainfall. Several houses were flooded prompting the evacuation of some local residents as well as significant transportation disruptions. Certain regions of the island have been severely affected by the heavy rain during the last few days, namely those from the south and southwest of mauritius. The national weather service for lescalier, mauritius is reporting saturday 15 th february to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 8. Plaine verte weather forecast, port louis, mauritius 10.
Failures of public infrastructures is the primary trouble for mauritian society. Flash floods and torrential rain kill 11 videos 152 millimetres of rain falls in less than an hour and a half. The average air temperature is around 2628 degress celsius all year and the humidity level continously above 85 %. Port louis, mauritius get the very latest weather forecast, including hourbyhour views, the 10day outlook, temperature, humidity, precipitation for your area.
Average rainfall in march, the wettest month for the island, is generally around 220. 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. Around 300 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in mauritius after torrential rainfall lasting twelve hours triggered flooding mauritius meteorological services mms say that at least 9 locations have seen over 100 mm of rain in the last 12 hours. Tropical weather includes a lot of rain but quite often it is also fine and sunny on the same day. Mauritius, mauritius march weather holiday weather. Mar 07, 2011 after the torrential rainfall warning issued at 10am, authorities have decided to close the educational institutions of the island. Flash floods are natural hazards which can cause much damage to the people and theenvironment and have the same effects as torrential rains but in a more sudden andunpredictable way. Mauritius is an island located in the indian ocean and heavy rainfall. Schools, government offices and some offices in the private have closed. The impact of climate change in mauritius nawsheens world. November 19, 2002 cyclone boura passed north of st. Objective this protocol seeks to provide advice and practical guidelines on work arrangements in times of heavy rainfall localised heavy rainfall and aims at ensuring the safety of employees and service continuity. Torrential rain on february 9 and 10 caused flooding around the areas of portlouis and terrerouge in northern mauritius.
Whenever a heavy rainfall warning is issued by the mauritius. Climate mauritius climates to travel world climate guide. The weather in mauritius in april is still very warm and humid. About 30 vehicles were involved in a multiplevehicle pileup near hindu house, port louis. Seasonal climate forecast mauritius meteorological services summer 20162017 outlook for the republic of mauritius introduction. Mare aux vacoas near the town of curepipe in the southwest of the island recorded more than 240 mm of rain in 24 hours. Port louis weather forecast, port louis, mauritius 10 day. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am yashvinblogs. The islands metereologists said 152mm 6in of rain fell in less than an hour, 70mm less than the march average. Mauritius sees stable temperatures throughout the year, and thus is a perennially active tourist destination. Port louis, apr 16 20 ips mauritius may be one of the bestprepared countries in the world when it comes to cyclones, but recent heavy rains and flooding due to climate change have brought. Average weather in port louis mauritius in port louis, the wet season is oppressive and partly cloudy, the dry season is humid and mostly clear, and it is warm and windy year round.
Rainfall patterns are shifting due to global warming. Most parts of mauritius record the same amount of rain as in march, but less than in february. Floods hit mauritius capital city port louis cbbc newsround. However, generally by the last week of april, both the afternoon. Tropical cyclone herold forms off the coast of madagascar. The effects of such cloud masses hitting the land are devastating like the recent flood in mauritius. Mauritius is classified as a tropical or subtropical island approximately 800 kilometers east of the african east coast. Heavy rains bring flooding to mauritius february 10. Agriculture climate change, mauritius permalink about nawsheen hosenally nawsheen hosenally, a national of the republic of mauritius, has over 6 years of experience in the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on the engagement of youth in agriculture through the use of icts. But compared to the south and southeast coasts, port louis receives half as much rain. On 30 march 20, severe torrential rainfall caused floods throughout port louis and plaines wilhems. Yes the forecast may be for showers but that usually means half an hour of pelting rain followed by bright sunshine.
Port louis, mauritius pana the mauritius weather station issued a warning tuesday of torrential rains for the entire island, official sources said in the mauritian capital tags environment mauritius climate catastrophe. Weather in mauritius, live, forecasts and averages holiday. Mauritius weather and best time to visit mauritius 2020. Mauritius experiences a cyclone season from november to may, during which heavy rains fall on the island and can cause extensive damage. The annual rainfall which is about 1100mm on the north coast of mauritius increases drastically on the central plateau. Prime minister navin rangoolam declared 1 april a day of mourning. The direct climate change impacts are likely to adversely affect mauritius including an increase in the frequency of intense rain fall episodes, sealevel rise of 1859 metres by the year 2100 and an increase in intensity of tropical cyclones.
During these months tropical cyclones occasionally strike the island or pass near enough to give very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Mar 31, 20 at least 11 people have died after sudden rains caused flooding in the mauritian capital port louis, officials on the indian ocean island say. Weather station warns of torrential rains in mauritius. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in plaine verte, mauritius. After the torrential rainfall warning issued at 10am, authorities have decided to close the educational institutions of the island. Mauritius has a subtropical climate, where temperatures usually vary between 17 c and 35 c with winds coming from the southeast. Torrential rain conditions is said to exist when the prevailing weather at mauritius or rodrigues produces.
Port louis city has facing a 2 hours of nonstop heavy rainfall 173mm which occurred dozens of. Thousands of residents in port harcourt, a major niger delta city are now counting their heavy losses and licking their wounds after a 2day torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in the city and on its inhabitants. Mar 14, 2020 tropical cyclone herold forms off the coast of madagascar. Venen coolen from radio plus asks the mauritian compatriots to join them. Is mauritius ready to face the effects of climate change. The distribution during the year is quite uneven with a marked wet period during the summer months and relatively dry period from june to november. 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. Due to torrential rainfall in port louis, we are closing a bit earlier today. Mauritius has experienced torrential rains between. Given that the island is exposed to southeastern trade winds, it receives a lot of rainfall.
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