Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius (April 27, 2021)
Location: Mauritius and Reunion (Fr)
Event:
The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a torrential rain warning. Water accumulation and flooding are expected across the island. Public transportation will be suspended on April 28, 2021.
The France Meteorological Service - Reunion has issued a heavy rain warning. Caution is urged in the South-Eastern, East, and Northern regions.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis will be closed on April 28, 2021.
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
o 4th Floor, Rogers House
o John Kennedy Avenue
o +230 202 4400
o PTLConsular@state.gov
o https://mu.usembassy.gov
· U.S. Consular Agency Victoria, Seychelles
o 2nd Floor Oliaji Trade Centre, Victoria
o +248 422 5256
o ConAgencySeychelles@state.gov
· State Department – Consular Affairs
o 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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