Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

Location: Mauritius and Reunion (Fr)

Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 3 for tropical cyclone BATSIRAI. The U.S. Embassy is limited in providing any emergency service during the storm.

Stay abreast of the latest bulletin from the Mauritius Meteorological Service by calling the local number 171 (mobile) or 8996 (fixed line) or monitoring local radio, the National Weather Service, and local media to stay aware of any weather developments in their area.

The France Meteorological Service – Reunion has issued a cyclone early warning. Caution is urged in the South-Eastern, East, and Northern regions.

Actions to Take:

Consult the Mauritius Meteorological Service website or the France Meteorological Service – Reunion website (French) for the most up-to-date information.
Monitor the local news for updates.
Avoid waterways and flood prone areas.
Avoid travel until the storm has dissipated.

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