Schools close indefinetely in Mauritius due to heavy rains

 All schools have remained  closed, as both public and private sector employees are being advised not to report to work in Mauritius after heavy rains and severe flooding, 

Working remotely has been  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.

A motorcycle was involved in an accident on a Port Louis roadway and passed away immediately.

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.

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