Mauritius Environment & Climate News
From cyclone warnings and coral reef conservation to climate change policy and marine protected areas, MauritiusNews.com covers the environmental issues that matter most to this island nation, including lagoon pollution, invasive species, and the drive toward renewable energy.
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Mauritius Water Reserves Hit Critical Lows at Mare-aux-Vacoas
Mauritius is facing a serious water supply crisis, with reservoir levels dropping to some of their lowest recorded points, and the island's …
Mauritius Water Authority Racing to Keep Taps On Until December
Mauritius is facing a tightening water supply situation, with the Central Water Authority (CWA), the state body responsible for drinking wat…
Mauritius Water Crisis: 50 Years of Plans, Same Old Problems
Mauritius has been drawing up water management plans for more than half a century. Yet the island keeps returning to the same crisis point, …
Mauritius Forecast: Gusts of Up to 50 km/h Expected This Sunday
Residents and visitors in Mauritius should brace for blustery conditions this Sunday, with the Mauritius Meteorological Services forecasting…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir Drops to 36.6%, Down from 89.6% a Year Ago
Mauritius is facing a sharp deterioration in its water reserves, with the Mare-aux-Vacoas reservoir, the island's largest and most strategic…
Mauritius Plans Animal Hospital at Belle-Rive and Dog Shelter at Richelieu
Mauritius is moving forward with two major animal welfare infrastructure projects: a fully equipped animal hospital to be built at Belle-Riv…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir Drops to 36.6%, CWA Urges Water Saving
Mauritius is facing a growing water supply concern as the Mare-aux-Vacoas reservoir, the island's largest and most important freshwater sour…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir at Risk of Hitting 20% Capacity by November
Mauritius's primary water reservoir, Mare-aux-Vacoas, is under serious strain, with the Central Water Authority (CWA) warning that water lev…
Mauritius Coastal Areas to Hit 30°C This Thursday
Mauritius is set for a warm Thursday, with coastal regions expected to reach highs of 30°C, according to the latest forecast from the Maurit…
Mauritius Reservoir Levels Drop to 59.7%, Down from 90.3% a Year Ago
Mauritius is facing a sharp and worrying decline in its water reserves, with official figures published on 29 September 2026 revealing that …
Mauritius Weather Forecast: What to Expect This Wednesday
Mauritians planning their Wednesday should keep an eye on the latest weather update issued by the Mauritius Meteorological Services, the gov…
Showers and Patchy Fog Expected Across Mauritius This Morning
Mauritius is waking up to unsettled weather this morning, with the Mauritius Meteorological Services forecasting scattered showers and patch…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir May Hit Critical 20% Level by End of November
Mauritius is facing a serious water shortage warning, with the island's largest and most important reservoir, Mare-aux-Vacoas, located in th…
Rain and Isolated Thunderstorms Hit West Mauritius, High Seas Warning Issued
Mauritius is experiencing unsettled weather conditions, with showers affecting the western part of the island and an isolated risk of thunde…
Mauritius Weather: High Seas Warning Issued for This Sunday
Mauritius's meteorological authorities have advised the public against venturing out into open or deep waters this Sunday, citing dangerous …
Rain Expected in South, East and Central Plateau of Mauritius
Residents in several parts of Mauritius should prepare for wet weather, with the Mauritius Meteorological Services forecasting showers acros…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir Could Hit Critical 20% Level by End of November
Mauritius's most important freshwater reservoir, Mare-aux-Vacoas, is continuing to fall at an alarming rate and could reach the critical thr…
Mare-aux-Vacoas Drops to 38.7%: Tighter Water Cuts Loom
Mauritius is facing a worsening water crisis as Mare-aux-Vacoas, the island's largest and most important reservoir, has fallen to just 38.7%…
Sunny Friday Ahead for Mauritius With Above-Average Temperatures
Mauritians can look forward to a pleasant Friday, with the country's meteorological services forecasting clear skies and warm conditions, an…
Mauritius Driver Hit With Rs 50,000 Fixed Fine for Illegal Dumping
A driver in Mauritius has been handed a fixed fine of Rs 50,000 after being caught illegally dumping waste, one of the stiffest penalties is…
Sperm Whales Off Mauritius Under Threat From Tourist Boats, Study Warns
A newly published study in the peer-reviewed journal Marine Mammal Science has raised alarm bells about the impact of tourist boat traffic o…
Above-Average Temperatures Forecast for Mauritius This Thursday
Mauritians should brace for a hotter-than-normal day this Thursday, according to a forecast issued by the Mauritius Meteorological Services …
Typhoon Kills Two People in Japan Amid Severe Storms
A typhoon has killed at least two people in Japan, according to a report published by Le Défi Media, one of Mauritius's leading news outlets…
Showers Expected Across Several Regions of Mauritius Today
Residents across several parts of Mauritius should expect rainfall in the coming hours, according to a weather update issued by Météo France…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main environmental issues in Mauritius?−
Key environmental challenges include coral reef bleaching from ocean warming, plastic pollution in lagoons, invasive species threatening native wildlife, deforestation, and the impact of coastal development on marine ecosystems. The government has committed to net-zero emissions by 2070.
When is the cyclone season in Mauritius?−
The cyclone season runs from November to April, with the peak risk period being January to March. Mauritius Meteorological Services issues class warnings from 1 (distant threat) to 4 (imminent severe cyclone) as storms approach.
Are there coral reefs around Mauritius?−
Yes, Mauritius is surrounded by a barrier reef enclosing a turquoise lagoon. The reefs are home to hundreds of marine species but face threats from warming sea temperatures, bleaching events, and anchor damage. Several Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been established to safeguard them.
What renewable energy does Mauritius use?−
Mauritius generates electricity primarily from coal and diesel, but is expanding solar, wind, and bagasse (sugarcane waste) generation. The government aims for 60% renewable energy by 2030 as part of its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.