Cyclone warning for Mauritius

The Foreign Office is warning holidaymakers that Mauritius could be struck by a cyclone later today.

Tropical cyclone Edilson, which formed north of Mauritius yesterday, is travelling south and threatening to hit several land areas.

A Class I Cyclone Warning is now in effect for Rodrigues Island and a Class II Cyclone Warning is in effect for Mauritius.

All offices and schools are closed and public transport is not operational.