04-03-2025
Mauritius Sees ‘Catastrophic' Water Scenario on Climate Change
Insufficient rainfall since July has put Mauritius on course for a 'catastrophic' water shortage within the next two months, Energy and Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden said.
The nation had its second-driest January in 25 years, and it received only 43% of the average rainfall for February, data from the weather service show. Last week, cyclone Garance didn't bring enough rains, with water levels in the Indian Ocean island nation's seven main reservoirs averaging 41%, according to the minister.
