Amara: Rodrigues Alert 3

10 years, 4 months ago - December 20, 2013

Rodrigues is on alert since 3 this morning, Friday, December 20. All flights were canceled.

"Amara pass very close to Rodrigues, there is a possibility that passes directly over the island," says the director of the weather station. Rodrigues is on alert since 3 this morning, Friday, December 20. All flights were canceled. The threat is real for Maurice also if the cyclone continues its trajectory.

" The danger is real for Rodrigues. "This island is alert 3 this morning, Friday, December 20, Cyclone Amara having approached more. " This is an extremely strong cyclone. It could pass very close to or directly on Rodrigues Island , "said Mahmad Beebeejaun, director of the meteorological station of Vacoas.

Heavy rains are expected with winds exceeding 100 km / h and gusts up to 200 km / h. The weather is expected to deteriorate this evening with hurricane conditions.

The journey from Mauritius Pride and the first three Air Mauritius flights to Rodrigues were cancelled, those of 6:20, 8:45 ET 10:40.

At the announcement of the warning class 3, all activities were suspended despite the weather related. The people preparing to face the cyclone. Port Mathurin was so abuzz this morning.There was a crowd in front of the bakery, the gas station and at ATMs.

Amara came to halt preparations for Christmas and New year. Today, payday, we expected the crowd at Port Mathurin. However Rodriguans want this cyclone brings rain to end the drought. The lack of water begins to be keenly felt in some areas.

The threat is real for Mauritius if Amara also maintains its south-west trajectory. Besides heavy showers are expected from tonight until 25 December.

Text by lexpress.mu

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