Mauritius Faces Water Shortage Amid Severe Drought; Here's What To Know Before You Visit

Mauritius is on the brink of a severe water crisis due to insufficient rainfall since July, with Energy and Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden warning of a “catastrophic” shortage within two months. The Indian Ocean island nation recorded its second-driest January in 25 years and received only 43 per cent of its average February rainfall, according to meteorological data. Cyclone Garance failed to bring significant relief, leaving reservoir levels at a concerning 41 per cent.