"Clouds are approaching the region of the island and cause rain" , said a forecaster at Vacoas weather station. Rains accompanied by thunderstorms are expected across the island on Saturday, February 1. There is also the risk of water accumulation on the central plateau.
If the weather conditions are unstable, the forecaster says that there is no cyclone around. Side temperatures, we can expect a maximum of 32 ° C for the region of Port Louis.
The whole country was generously watered yesterday, especially the East, South and Central Plateau. "In Plaisance, a rate of 26 mm of rainfall was recorded in 24 hours, which is not bad."
But the highest rate of rainfall was recorded in the south-east, with 88.2 mm of rain in 24 hours."La Providence area and the Belle Mare also recorded a high rate of rainfall, with 43 ??mm and 37 mm, respectively, " said the forecaster.
The most affected regions are Midlands and Plaine-Magnien. Firefighters had to intervene in the region of Flacq.