Floods Mauritius

Fortes Averses à Travers l’Ile: les Autorités Submerges

Que ce soit du côté de la station météo nationale, des forces policières ou encore des pompiers, c’est le branle-bas de combat. Depuis le début de l’après-midi, ce mercredi 27 novembre, de violentes averses se sont abattues sur l’île. La pluie s’est calmée dans certaines régions, mais les inondations sont nombreuses…

27 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods and Heavy Rain Across the Island

Since this afternoon on Wednesday 27 November, heavy rain lashed several parts of the island. The authorities are on high alert. And already the police were dispatched to the highest risk areas, while firefighters are highly stressed.

27 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Several Homes Flooded in the South

Firefighters had to intervene several times Sunday afternoon to Tyack and Rivière-des-Eels to save families whose houses were flooded

26 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

South Hit by Heavy Rains, Flooded Several Houses

" A situation alarming . " Thus the Vacoas weather station qualifies rain that fell on the south this Saturday, November 23. About 74 mm rains was recorded in less than two hours, causing floods in various places.

23 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Heavy rains in Port-Louis: Authorities Ensure Safety

Since this afternoon, Saturday, Nov. 23, heavy rain began to hit Port-Louis. Fearing the worst, the authorities have even taken the decision to close the tunnels of Caudan ...

23 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Twenty Houses Flooded Rivière-Noire and Tamarin

Although the weather station of Vacoas raised in the afternoon of the opinion that it had issued heavy rains early this Thursday morning November 14, parts of western countries were copiously watered by late afternoon afternoon. Result: twenty houses were flooded Rivière-Noire and Tamarin.

14 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: 44,364 People At Risk

Seven regions at risk of flooding have been identified by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. This is what emerges from a report by the National Development Unit in collaboration with Greek experts. The report was submitted to the authorities before yesterday.

15 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Un Million de Cubes d’Eau Sont Tombés sur Port-Louis le 30 Mars 2013

Un million de cubes d’eau sont tombés sur Port-Louis le 30 mars dernier entre 13h et 15h causant des inondations meurtrières. C’est la conclusion d’une étude réalisée par la firme General Construction Ltd publiée dans le magazine, l’Aplomb, ce mois-ci.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: 22 Risk Areas Identified at the East

After floods recorded at the beginning of the year , the authorities have developed a contingency plan to deal with similar situations in the future.

03 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Picture of the Day: Flood in Michigan

25 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Inondations: les Zones les Plus à Risqué

Au total, il y a 45 zones à risque d’inondations à travers le pays. Ces régions ont été identifiées par le ministère des Infrastructures publiques. Un document en ce sens a été déposé au Parlement suite à une question du député Deven Nagalingum.

21 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Flash Floods: Difficult to Predict According to Experts

The preliminary report of Singaporean experts on the tragedy of March 30 said it was difficult to predict the 'flash floods'. This was announced by the Prime Minister during a religious ceremony organized by the Mauritius Andhra Maha Sabha, Grande Riviere North-West part of the festival Ougadi Thursday.

12 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: Port-Louis Accused The Government Of Covering Up The Channels Without Approval

The controversy over the reasons for the floods of March 30, is not ready to désenfler.The mayor of Port-Louis recalled that in October 1999, it had served a notice to the government against the work of the Thumb Creek and Butte-au-Thonnier.

11 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: Confidential Report Involves the Work of the Third Way

This is obstruction of Ruisseau du Pouce by debris in the work of the third lane on the highway would cause a discharge of water during deadly floods Caudan on Saturday March 30.

10 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: Two Executives of General Constructions Interrogated

The Chief Engineer and Project Manager of General Construction Co Ltd were questioned by police in part of investigation into the causes of floods Saturday, March 30. CEO of the company rejects any responsibility.

06 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Risk Of Heavy Rains: All Higher Institutions Closed In 14 Hours

The public and private universities will close at 2:00 p.m. this Friday, April 5. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Higher Education because of the new weather risk.

05 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Inondations - Aux Assureurs: La FSC pour un Traitement Juste et Expéditif des Réclamations

Insurers Association : fonds de solidarité d’au moins Rs 500 000 pour les victimes

05 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu

Assurances : Attention aux Litiges

Suite aux inondations de samedi, la Financial Services Commission (FSC) anticipe un grand nombre de dossiers de dédommagements déposés dans les compagnies d’assurances du pays.

04 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu

Eric Ng: "Rs 400-500 Millions Damage Caused by Floods"

Economist Eric Ng estimate the cost of floods Saturday, March 30 between 400 and 500 million rupees. This is only a rough estimate, while waiting for a detailed assessment of the damage.

04 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: What Economic Impact

The floods have once again struck, but this time were more deadly and very devastating, causing serious damage to homes and vehicles, among others. The economic impact is quite big, but the nation console that it could have been much worse.

04 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu