As of Tuesday morning: 735 requests for ‘Flood Allowance’ addressed to the police

Minister Hurreeram immediately wanted to emphasize that regardless of the compensation paid to families affected by the floods, and depending on the nature and seriousness of each case, additional support will be provided to those affected by the disaster. . Bobby Hurreeram cited the case of families affected in Tranquebar.

“I would like to assure the Assembly that all possible measures will be taken in consultation with these families,” committed the Minister of Public Infrastructure.

Floods in Mauritius: “Flood Allowance” of Rs 250 per person

Last Sunday, April 21, the capital and the west of the country were hit by heavy rains which led to a sudden rise in water levels. In this context, 15 evacuation centers have opened their doors in several locations in the capital and the West. According to the latest information, 817 people have been affected by these floods and have gone to 10 of these evacuation centers.

Faced with this situation, the Minister of Social Integration and Social Security, Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo, wanted to emphasize that the government is mobilized to come to the aid of affected families. She has already contacted the Port-Louis town hall to speed up aid to the victims.

In this context, an allowance of Rs 250 per person due to flooding (Flood Allowance) will be paid to victims from this Wednesday April 24 or Thursday April 25.