A cyclone warning class III is in force in Mauritius. Eighth cyclone bulletin for Mauritius issued at 2210 hours on Tuesday 01 February 2022

Latest satellite observations indicate that Batsirai has reached the intense tropical cyclone stage.  
The estimated central pressure of the intense tropical cyclone is around 950 hPa and the estimated wind gust near the centre is around 230 km/h.

At 2200 hours, intense tropical cyclone Batsirai was centred at about 300 km to the north-north-east of Mauritius, in latitude 17.6 degrees South and longitude 59.0 degrees East.  It is moving in a direction between the south-west and the west-south-west direction  at about 18 km/h.  

On this trajectory, intense tropical cyclone Batsirai is approaching Mauritius and constitutes a direct threat to the island. Since Batsirai is of small diameter, the maximum wind is confined within 30 km radius of the centre. However, outer cloud bands are crossing the island triggering heavy rain at times and strong gusts.  Any further recurvature of the trajectory towards the south will bring the centre even closer to Mauritius with increased risk of having cyclonic conditions over the Island.

A cyclone warning class III is in force in Mauritius

The public in Mauritius is advised to complete all precautions.

The weather will be  cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain more frequent to the east, the south and the central plateau. A marked deterioration of the weather is expected in the next few hours with thundery showers.

Wind will blow from the south-east at a speed of about 50 km/h with gusts of the order of 100 km/h strenghtening gradually in the next few hours. The wind gusts may exceed 120 km/h early tomorrow morning.  

The sea will be high with swells of 7 metres. The public is advised not to venture at sea.

A cyclone warning class III is in force in Mauritius
A cyclone warning class III is in force in Mauritius


The next bulletin will be issued at around 0110 hours tomorrow morning.

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