Weather Alert - U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (February 2, 2022)
Location: Mauritius and Reunion (Fr)
Event: The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a cyclone warning Class 4 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 orange alert. Caution is urged in the South-Eastern, East, and Northern regions. Remain informed by monitoring the latest bulletins from Meteo-France, communications from the prefecture, and local press.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis will remain closed on February 2, 2022.
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.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius
4th Floor, Rogers House
John Kennedy Avenue
+230 202 4400
PTLConsular@state.gov
https://mu.usembassy.gov
· U.S. Consular Agency Victoria, Seychelles
2nd Floor Oliaji Trade Centre, Victoria
+248 422 5256
ConAgencySeychelles@state.gov
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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