It is estimated that over 150mm of rainfall fell in less than three hours, causing traffic chaos, resulting in the death of 11 people. The recent torrential rain will remind residents of port louis of the deadly flash floods that struck on 30 march 20, where at least eleven people died. Further rain, floods expected after at least 10 drowned. The mayor of portlouis recalled that in october 1999, it had served a notice to the government against the work of the thumb creek and butteauthonnier. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Stationary cars were pushed one upon the other and pedestrians were baffled.
Eighth death in the floods in port louis mauritius. Torrential rain disaster in mauritius 30th march 20. The vigilance heavy rain is still ongoing in mauritius. Apr 01, 20 it is very saddening and shocking to see that 11 people have been victims so far of the tragic flash flood event on the 30th march 20 in mauritius. In addition, i launched my conferences at college level since february 20. The weather was appalling, torrential rain, heavy winds and icy temperatures ideal for sprinting.
Communique on flash flood findings office of the dpp. Portlouis city has facing a 2 hours of nonstop heavy rainfall 173mm which. Megadeadly flash flood of 30 march 20, port louis mauritius. Apr 23, 20 torrential rain strikes mauritius on saturday 30th march 20. Torrential rain flooded port louis within minutes causing colossal damages and loss of. Port louis still floods regularly it did this year. Hi guys, have just booked 10 days at the awali for march 12th 20, the more i look into it i think i may have made a mistake not because of the hotel as it looks fantastic, however i am seriously concerned that i will be disappointed due to persistent rain, this is to be our belated honeymoon after just recently getting married so it is a one off trip without our children.
Deadly floods hit mauritius capital port louis bbc news. Torrential rain strikes mauritius on saturday 30th march 20. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change inter. Exspeaker mauritius national assembly ar peeroo 1 week.
These torrential rains caused flash floods that killed 11 people, injured around a hundred and caused thousands of dollars of damage. Flash flooding in the capital of mauritius, again mauritius. Best mauritius resorts for honeymoon,best place to stay in mauritius for. Mauritius is a popular destination for british people looking for winter sun, despite the fact that december to march the mauritian summer is also the. I was also in mauritius and recall the torrential rain. Deadly flash flood event in mauritius on 30th march 20. Again, there seemed to have been a lack of drains made available for excess water. Live footage compilation videos 2 mauritius torrential rain. Torrential rain causing flood in port louis on this 30 march 20. Flash flooding in the capital of mauritius, again mauritius holidays. Furthermore, during march the humidity levels typically range from a mildly humid 70% to a very humid 96%, rarely dropping below a mildly humid 63% or reaching as high as 100%. Mauritius, mauritius march weather holiday weather.
Jan 29, 2014 mauritius is a popular destination for british people looking for winter sun, despite the fact that december to march the mauritian summer is also the rainy season credit. People drowned in the caudan underpass in the march 20 flooding. Mauritius floods displace hundreds after torrential rain. A page to share pictures and videos of this black daylet us help mauritius needs everyone of us. Port louis saw around 150 mm of torrential rain in just a few hours. Torrential rain conditions is said to exist when the prevailing weather at mauritius or rodrigues produces 100 millimeters of widespread rains in less than 12 hours and that this heavy rain is likely to continue for several hours.
Torrential rain of an intensity never witnessed in mauritius flooded roads on saturday, march 30, overturning cars and stranding thousands of motorists. About 30 vehicles were involved in a multiplevehicle pileup near hindu house, port louis. On 30 march 20, severe torrential rainfall caused floods throughout port louis and plaines wilhems. Photos of torrential rains in the north of mauritius. One will never forget of the flash flood of saturday the 30 th march 20 causing the death of 11 people. The flooding was caused by a huge rainfall similar to that currently hitting argentina. Another hazard in the aftermath of heavy rain is landslide which can occur on hill or mountain slopes which are usually considered as highrisk areas. Another cause for the flooding elsewhere in the capital was the result of roadworks occurring on the motorway. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am yashvinblogs.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. On 30 march 20, mauritius had experienced a terrible flash flood in the capital port louis and all over the island due to the torrential rainfall. Deadly flash flood event in mauritius on 30th march 20 how. Portlouis, apr 16 20 ips mauritius may be one of the bestprepared countries in the world when it comes to cyclones, but recent heavy rains and flooding due to climate change have brought the countrys readiness for coping with increased rainfall into question. Mar 31, 20 deadly floods hit mauritius capital port louis. Apr 16 20 ips mauritius may be one of the bestprepared countries in the world when it comes to cyclones, but recent heavy. This page was last edited on 3 november 2017, at 18. Adventist church at the forefront of disaster relief in mauritius. Photos taken a few minutes ago on the side of pamplemousses showing a unique weather situation. Mauritius meteorological services provide flood warning of a general nature without being site specific or quantifying. Many cars were dragged off their tracks with passengers inside. A day of national mourning has been declared on the island, where 11 people have died in severe floods.
On 30 march 20, severe torrential rainfall caused floods throughout port louis and plaines. Apr 30, 2015 after the flash flood of march 20 and the terrific torrential rainfalls during the past couple of months, its a hell every time it rains heavily in mauritius. Claire, the long term reports tend to be for mauritius as a whole it has many micro climates around the island. The spell of heavy rain on july 29, 30 and 31 in different parts of the state has improved the rain tally of gujarat significantly even as the torrential rain caused heavy damage to places. Flood and torrential rain port louis 30 march 20 youtube. Get the monthly weather forecast for port louis, port louis, mauritius, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Within the short duration of two hours of torrential rain, the whole town of portlouis was flooded and part of its areas was under water. Mauritians unprepared for effects of climate change. Within the short duration of two hours of torrential rain, the whole. Torrential rain, or a torrential downpour, is any amount of rain that is considered especially heavy. The controversy over the reasons for the floods of march 30, is not ready to desenfler. March 18, 2019 live footage compilation videos 2 mauritius torrential rain 30. Torrential rain is in the process of being written by brita woolums. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
Localised heavy rains, together with inadequate drainage and increasing urbanisation can lead to severe problems due to flash flooding after. The events of march 30, 20 got us featured on international news. Apr 02, 20 another cause for the flooding elsewhere in the capital was the result of roadworks occurring on the motorway. A system to prevent the risk of torrential rains and floods brought by a french engineer after the deadly floods that have made 11 victims in port louis on march 30, 20 and a strong rainfalls equally one month earlier, the government through the information and communication technologies authority icta are interested in a system. Mar 30, 20 torrential rain causing flood in port louis on this 30 march 20. The worst tragedy so far was the eight victims who died in an underground car park during the flooding. Mauritius meteorological services, rapid security services, caudan security. Other mwf projects under consideration are the grande montagne nature reserve restoration project in rodrigues and the echo parakeet conservation project in mauritius. Torrential rain of an intensity never witnessed in mauritius flooded roads on saturday, march 30, 20. Hi, i am planning to travel to mauritius and might stay in le meridian hotel in first week of march.
Since yesterday evening downpour spill over the north of mauritius. Port louis suffered around 15cm of torrential rain in around 2. Gender and climate change country sadc gender protocol summit gender equality by 2015, yes we must. My thoughts are with the families who lost their dear ones and those who have lost their property and belongings during this event. Torrential rain can cause flash floods or urban floods in any locality while. Rain rain rain mauritius message board tripadvisor. The 30th of march 20 is a day that has been engraved in the mauritians mind. Port louis suffered around 15cm of torrential rain in around 2 hours. Torrential rainfall warning, schools ended at 11am after the torrential rainfall warning issued at 10am, authorities have decided to close the educational institutions of the island. Mauritius flood on march 30th in port louis duration. In port louis, the capital city of mauritius, many people were caught in the just one hour of torrential waters. At least eleven people have died due to flooding in the capital of mauritius, port louis.
So, it was expected that the east of mauritius would be under rainfalls. Mauritius meteorological services provide flood warning of a general nature without being site specific or quantifying water level in rivers. Posts about torrential rain written by aussieactivist. Torrential rain disaster in mauritius 30th march 20 youtube. Cyclone dumile was named on01 january 20, torrential rain struck on february 20 and the megadeadly flash flood on 30 march 20. It is very saddening and shocking to see that 11 people have been victims so far of the tragic flash flood event on the 30th march 20 in mauritius. After the flash flood of march 20 and the terrific torrential rainfalls during the past couple of months, its a hell every time it rains heavily in mauritius. The first two victims were rescued in the middle of the afternoon this saturday, march 30, 20, by the national coast guard in the underpass. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
When the land is exposed to the harsh tropical sun and torrential rain, it quickly becomes infertile. Flash floods in march 20 the bank has not remained insensitive to the tragic torrential rain and flash floods that affected mauritius in early march. Torrential rain creating havoc posted on april 1, 20 by dci in our activities. A month after severe flooding in portlouis, heavy rain causes flooding. It is the second novel in her fantasy series, with shallow water being the first. Game content and materials are trademarks and s of their respective publisher and its licensors. Mr mungra stated that the forecasters on duty on that day were convinced about this forecast. It isnt a technical weather term as there is no formal definition of torrential rains as recognized by the national weather service nws, but nws does define heavy rainfall as rain that accumulates at a rate of 3 tenths of an inch 0. Live footage compilation videos 2 mauritius torrential. Portlouis city has facing a 2 hours of nonstop heavy rainfall 173mm which occurred dozens of cars accidents, most notable one.
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