Huge waves and strong wind. Cyclone Freddy hits Mauritius. Natural disasters

A Class III cyclone warning was in force in Mauritius on Monday, allowing about six hours of daylight before the occurrence of wind gusts of 120km (75 miles) per hour.

Mauritius, along with other Indian Ocean countries such as Madagascar and African coastal nations like Mozambique, is regularly affected by severe storms and cyclones capable of destroying homes, infrastructure and crops.

The cyclone’s classification to intense from very intense for the autonomous island of Rodrigues which lies 600km (373 miles) east of Mauritius.

Images from the remote island showed waves crashing to the shore and palm trees swishing in the wind.

In an address late on Sunday, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said Freddy is an “extremely strong cyclone which is a direct threat” to the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Saint Brandon. He urged people to take all necessary precautions, stay home and remain “vigilant”.

Airports of Mauritius announced that the international airport would be closed from Monday until further notice.


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