With the persistent bad weather and heavy rains, President Wavel Ramkalawan visited the various locations on the island affected. He visited farmers at Anse Royale and Au Cap, then proceed to Anse Boileau to see first hand the drainage issues that need to be addressed immediately.

The President has also instructed the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change, Mr Flavien Joubert to order an immediate stop on all works where marshes are being reclaimed and requested those who have blocked marshes to restore them in order to prevent further flooding.

The President is urging all citizens inline with the bad weather alert issued by the Seychelles Meteorological Services to adhere to the guidance and instructions of all the relevant authorities and to remain safe.