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Heavy rains and floods bring Mauritius to standstill

Mauritius has been struck by heavy rains and severe flooding, causing major inundation across the island nation.

As a result of the adverse weather conditions, all schools will remain closed.

Both public and private sector employees have been advised not to report to work on Monday. Work-from-home is encouraged, except for essential and emergency services, which will remain operational.

The capital, Port Louis, as well as regions such as the West, Southwest, and even the Northwest, have been significantly affected.

The Port Louis waterfront has been submerged, with several vehicles trapped in the floodwaters.

An accident on a highway in Port Louis resulted in the loss of life of a motorcyclist who died on the spot.

The most intense rainfall was recorded in Albion, in the west of the country, with 302mm of rain in just 15 hours from 04:00 to 19:00 local time on Sunday.

A two-storey house collapsed in Tranquebar, Port Louis, due to the rains, but all eight members of the family were able to escape the house without injuries and find refuge with a neighbour.

Source: bbc.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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