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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Mauritius was battening down the hatches on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone approached, with flights cancelled in the Indian Ocean island nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cCyclone Freddy is an extremely strong cyclone which is a direct threat\u201d to the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Saint-Brandon, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said.<\/p>\n

In an address late Sunday, he urged the people of Mauritius to take all necessary precautions, stay home and remain \u201cvigilant. \u201d The idyllic holiday destination is renowned for its spectacular white sandy beaches and turquoise waters but also lies in the pathway of occasional cyclones.<\/p>\n

The Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) has issued a Class 3 cyclone warning, saying estimated gusts in the centre of Cyclone Freddy could reach around 275 kilometres (170 miles) an hour. Images from the remote island showed waves crashing to the shore and palm trees swishing in the wind<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mauritius<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mauritius. Mauritius was battening down the hatches on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone approached, with flights cancelled in the Indian Ocean island nation. \u201cCyclone Freddy is an extremely strong cyclone which is a direct threat\u201d to the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Saint-Brandon, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said. 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