What is the purpose of the Meteorology Department of Mauritius?

· to fulfill the regional and international obligations of Mauritius in the field of meteorology. Meteorological stations are situated all over the island together with outstations in Rodrigues, Agalega and St Brandon islands and the headquarters is found at Vacoas.

What is the public observatory of Mauritius?

First Public Observatory was commissioned by Colonel Llyod, Government Engineer, on the wharf at Port Louis. Observations of Weather was a secondary function as compared to more urgent observations of magnetic elements and the determination of time for the use of residents and of ships calling at Mauritius.

How does the Doppler weather radar work in Mauritius?

The Doppler Weather Radar at Trou aux Cerfs sub-station became operational from April 2019 is contributing in the provision of more accurate weather forecast, including tracking of tropical cyclone and other severe weather systems. Class I: Issued 36 to 48 hours before Mauritius or Rodrigues is likely to be affected by gusts reaching 120 km/h.

What is the Royal Alfred Observatory in Mauritius?

The Duke of Edinburgh visited Mauritius and was a fitting opportunity for the laying of the foundation stone of the new observatory, in Pamplemousses. The Royal Alfred Observatory attained the status of a Government Department and became operational with Dr. C. Meldrum as its first director.

What is the weather going to be like in Mauritius on 20 August?

WEATHER NEWS FOR MAURITIUS ISSUED AT 04H30 ON FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021. Few clouds from the east will influence the local weather during the day. Fair weather this morning. There will be few cloudy periods during the day with showers mainly over the highgrounds and over the eastern half of the island.