Mauritius has shut its main international airport owing to high winds and heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Garance, which has prompted a Foreign Office alert for parts of the Indian Ocean.
Tropical Storm Garance has forced the closure of Mauritius's main international airport (Credit: Met Office Storms)
Authorities have warned travellers to contact their airline for updates after the airport shut its doors on Wednesday afternoon (26 February). It will remain closed until further notice.
The FCDO has also called on UK nationals in Mauritius to stay in a safe place and follow the instructions of local authorities.
UPDATE: Mauritius airport reopens but passengers urged to stay away
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