Archive for the ‘Meteorology, drought, cyclones’ Category

Pertubation tropicale!

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

A cyclone warning class 1 is in force in Mauritius. After more than one month heat, we finally got some wind and rains. Hope that the depression does not approach too close to the island. From its distance and the speed of winds, it seems that the perturbation is quite strong. Yesterday all day long it has been raining. During the last 24 hours, catchment areas received more than 200 mm of rain. Hope that till the end of summer season, we won’t get water cut.

Drought season!

Sunday, January 7th, 2007

Been one week since i posted something. Laziness or lack of inspiration? Then i would spy on some blog sites to see what i can write, and again nothing comes to mind. There were some interesting postings though, Eddy on his Mauritian theme, and the whole lot of comments therein, took away some of my time, tilai on his new year’s resolution, etc.

Since one week, the CWA is appealing to the public not to waste water and if the drought situation should prevail, drastic measures will be applied. I think that before putting the blame on the public, it better takes measures to replace all the leaked pipelines. The public organism acknowledges that a great part of the loss of water comes from its distribution system.. Laziness or lack of funds or mismanagement? I then remember a lecture given by my chemistry teacher on the drought situation and ways in which water can be recycled in order to be put to optimum use. He mentioned that our small island should not be facing drought if a proper water management system is put in place. Are his ideas far-fetched or science based fiction?? Not that idiot, considering the fact that each home should be equipped with a water treatment system. For instance, water from sewerage can be treated to be used in washing cars and watering garden, although some would bother about the smell on their cars :) According to him, water can be recycled to be used two times before being treated and finally discharged.

Hey i just noticed this is my 100th post.. Champagne for everyone…

HOt hot !

Friday, November 24th, 2006

It has been getting very hot these past few days. It will be more according to meteorological forecast. Must be 35 deg. POuff!!! Very uncomfortable.. Can not even sleep at night…

Weather not good

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Weather was good in the morning, but has degraded now. There are spells of rain, and brrr it is cold… Did not wear pull in the morning when going to work. PLanned to go out, but will have to resign now.

My grandma fell yesterday when her great grandson was fooling around with her walking stick. She fell on her back. She complained all day yesterday and could not move. But now is feeling better. She can walk and we could only hope that no bones are broken or complications arise. Sinon big problem!!!
Let’s hope that weekend will go fine, and that the weather will show signs of recovery.

Temps de chien

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Today, since morning it has been raining cats and dogs. According to meteo maurice, there will be improvements during the afternoon. It’s quite weird that weather all of a sudden deteriorated when yesterday it was good. I even caught flu because of the change in conditions.

Do not feel like working today, may be because of the chilling environment caused by the rain. Clear for now, but do not know whether will recur. Am feeling hungry now.

Thanks Eddy for the words of encouragement. Really appreciate that and thanks to Stephane too for making it possible. Keep blog rolling!!! You are simply the best…