The key facts
- In the Seychelles, all private and state schools are closed due to the rains until further orders
- The islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue were affected: rockfalls, landslides, road blockages
- Air and sea links are disrupted, rescue services are on heightened alert
Heavy rains paralyzed the Seychelles
In the Seychelles, heavy tropical rains caused floods and landslides, the newspaper L'Express reports. According to the publication, all private and state schools are temporarily closed until further orders.
Affected islands and consequences
The islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue were hit by the disaster. Water flows caused rockfalls, landslides came down, and blockages formed on roads in places. Air and sea links between the islands are disrupted. Rescue and medical services have been placed on heightened alert.
