Flood devastation in Seychelles
Emergency in Seychelles: A state of emergency has been imposed in Seychelles, a landlocked country, after floods and a massive explosion. The Seychelles President said on Thursday that a state of emergency had been imposed after a massive explosion at an explosives depot late on Wednesday night following floods across the country.
Flood devastation in Seychelles
some deaths due to flood
President Wavel Ramkalawan said three people had died due to the floods. More than 100 people were injured in an explosion in an industrial area in Mahe, the main island of Seychelles.
Flood devastation in Seychelles
Order to keep schools and colleges closed
There is no report of any death in the explosion. The president’s office declared a state of emergency in a statement and ordered schools to close and people to stay home. The statement from the presidential office said the explosion caused “massive damage” and flooding caused massive destruction. Only employees of essential services and persons traveling will be allowed free movement, President Ramkalawan’s office said in a statement.
Flood devastation in Seychelles
Seychelles is made up of 115 islands
The explosion caused massive damage to the Providence industrial area and surrounding areas on the main island of Mahé, while the rains caused widespread flooding, the statement said. No further details were given in the statement. Seychelles is made up of 115 islands and is the least populous country in Africa with about 100,000 people.
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