Cyclone Freddy hits Mauritius: threat from winds of 280 km/h, rain wreaks havoc, flights canceled
The sky storm in Mauritius has created a big crisis in front of the people.
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The sky storm in Mauritius has created a big crisis in front of the people. In fact, the heavy rains caused by cyclone Freddy's collision here on Monday disrupted the life of the people. Not only this, the warning given by the Meteorological Department is even more frightening. According to the Meteorological Department, due to the cyclone, the wind speed can reach 280 kilometers or 170 miles per hour. The Meteorological Department has described this cyclone as a class-3 category cyclone.
Many flights-stock exchange closed
canceled and closed its stock exchange. Not only this, people have been banned from leaving the house without any need. No government services were operating in the country, news agency AFP reported, while shops, banks and petrol stations were closed and public transport ground to a halt. The weather agency said the cyclone had passed near Freddy Island at a distance of about 120 kilometers to the north and was moving west-southwest at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour. Banks and petrol stations were closed and public transport ground to a halt. The weather agency said the cyclone had passed near Freddy Island at a distance of about 120 kilometers to the north and was moving west-southwest at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour. Banks and petrol stations were closed and public transport ground to a halt. The weather agency said the cyclone had passed near Freddy Island at a distance of about 120 kilometers to the north and was moving west-southwest at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour.
advice to people not to go to sea
Thunder and strong wind will continue. Waves up to seven meters high can rise in the sea. Inundation will continue in low-lying coastal areas. Hence, it is strictly advised that people do not venture into the sea.
Mauritius Prime Minister appeals for caution
Urged to take necessary precautions. "Cyclone Freddy is an extremely severe cyclone that poses a direct threat to the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Saint-Brandon," he said. Mauritius Airports announced that the international airport will remain closed from Monday until further notice. Madagascar is also bracing for Cyclone Freddy, which is expected to make landfall on Tuesday night.