Due to the risk of deterioration of the weather during the day, the Chief Commissioner of Rodrigues and Commissioner of Education have taken the decision not to hold classes in schools in the country this Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
According to the weather forecast for Rodrigues issued at 16:30 yesterday, Monday 06 March 2023, a heavy rain warning is in effect in Rodrigues and will be valid until 16:30 today. An area of low pressure has developed and is gradually approaching Rodrigues from the west.
Cloudy to overcast with occasional moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, becoming more frequent tomorrow. The minimum temperature will vary between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will vary between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Wind from the north of 20 to 30 km/h, gradually strengthening with gusts to 70 km/h.
Heavy seas beyond the reefs with south-westerly swells of about 2.5 meters.
Sea trips are not recommended.
The public is advised to:
- to stay under cover and avoid plains, hiking, sea outings and not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
- Avoid streams, riffles and other waterways that may be flooded.
- Use extreme caution on roads due to reduced visibility from showers and fog.
Rainfall during the last 24 hours from March 05, 2023 at 4:00 PM to March 06, 2023 at 4:00 PM:
- Pointe Canon: 0.7 mm.
- Plaine Corail : 2.2 mm.
- Patate Theophile: 1.8 mm.
- Montagne du Sable: 1.4 mm.
