The island of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean, is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Freddy. As a result, the Mauritius Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a class 3 cyclone warning, which indicates wind gusts of up to 300 kilometres per hour are expected.
As a precaution, the international airport is closed. After that, the cyclone is also expected in Madagascar.
The government of the island of Mauritius warns the population of the arrival of tropical cyclone Freddy. “Freddy is a powerful cyclone,” said Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. That is why the Mauritius Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a class 3 cyclone warning. Wind gusts of up to 300 kilometres per hour are expected. Flooding is also possible.
Mauritius is taking the necessary precautions. The international airport is closed. Residents are urged to stay at home and “don’t be reckless”.
Cyclone Freddy is currently a few hours from Mauritius. It moves towards the island at a speed of 30 kilometres per hour. The cyclone is expected to pass by 5 p.m. local time.
After that, the cyclone will move towards the island of Madagascar. A cyclone warning class 4 has already been issued there. In addition, the government has sent tents and ropes to four districts that will be affected.
Tropical storms have often hit the islands in the Indian Ocean in recent months. Already 1,000 people have had to flee. For example, in January, 33 people in Madagascar died from tropical storm Cheneso.