National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre

12/08/2026

Did you know: Storms can generate tsunami-force waves with almost no warning?

🌊 Meteotsunamis – driven by storms and rapid pressure changes – are a serious and underrecognised coastal hazard, with waves reaching up to 10 metres.

⚡ Fast-moving storms transfer enormous energy directly to the ocean
⚠️ Forecasting meteotsunamis remains a scientific challenge
🌍 Coastal communities worldwide are exposed to this risk

Reducing coastal risk means accounting for hazards that fall outside conventional warning frameworks.

Learn more about meteotsunamis ➡️ https://ow.ly/Hs5P50Zyw12

10/08/2026

05/08/2026

🌊 How can cities prepare for both too much and too little water?

Flooding and water scarcity are increasingly putting people, infrastructure, public services and local economies across Europe and Central Asia under pressure.

The new Waves of Change report brings together experiences from cities across the region to show how risk-informed planning can turn into action, and what is still needed to build more resilient urban water systems.

From local experience to lessons that can be shared and scaled, the report offers a practical resource for cities responding to a changing climate.

Explore the report➡️ https://ow.ly/o28R50Zw2MG

03/08/2026

31/07/2026

📍 Strengthening Flood Preparedness for a Safer Port Louis

Today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (NDRRMC), in collaboration with key stakeholders, held the Prevention & Preparedness 2026–2027 Flood Response and Evacuation Plan (FREP) for the City Centre of Port Louis at the Municipal City Council of Port Louis.

The session brought together representatives from Government agencies, emergency services, local authorities, private sector organisations, and community stakeholders to reinforce coordination and preparedness ahead of the forthcoming rainy and cyclonic season.

Building on the Flood Response and Evacuation Plan (FREP), as well as the preparedness programme and Flood Tabletop Exercise conducted in 2025, participants reviewed response procedures, evacuation arrangements, stakeholder roles, and measures to enhance community resilience in the event of flooding.

Flood preparedness is a shared responsibility. Through continuous planning, collaboration, awareness, and preparedness, we can better protect lives, reduce disaster risks, and build safer and more resilient communities.

The NDRRMC extends its sincere appreciation to all partners and participants for their commitment and valuable contribution towards strengthening disaster risk reduction in Mauritius.

27/07/2026

23/07/2026

This document contains a checklist and implementation guide for inclusive early warning and early action.