Moderate tropical storm Edilson was, this Wednesday, February 5, at 410 km from Mauritius and Rodrigues 490 km. And it just went on alert 1. The storm has already begun to influence the weather.
Depending on the weather, a slight shift in the path to the south-east could bring the center closer to Edilson Rodrigues. The weather is expected to deteriorate in the late evening and overnight. Strong winds and rains could affect the island.
In Mauritius, the alert 1 was maintained. The weather station Vacoas does not exclude the possibility of passing on alert 2 to 13.30. Indeed, Edilson may intensify during the day and closer to Mauritius. The storm moves in a general direction of the South at a speed of 8 km / h.
It will become overcast with passing showers, mainly on high. Already, the forecast wind gusting to 80 km / h to 100 km / h accompanied by rain tonight.
Pre-primary, primary, secondary and all educational institutions are closed on Wednesday. "There will be no school today because there is a possibility that a warning be issued 2. We do not want to take any chances , "said Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education. However, principals and non-teaching staff will get to work.