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President Ramkalawan visits key sites affected by heavy rain

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President Ramkalawan visiting the various sites affected by heavy rains on Sunday 9 May President Ramkalawan visiting the various sites affected by heavy rains on Sunday 9 May

President Ramkalawan has instructed the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change, Flavien Joubert, to order an immediate stop on all works where marshes are being reclaimed and requested those who have blocked marshes to restore them in order to prevent further flooding.

The President said this during a visit to various locations on the island affected by heavy rains and persistent bad weather. He visited farmers at Anse Royale and Au Cap, then proceeded to Anse Boileau to see first hand the drainage issues that need to be addressed immediately. 

The President urged all citizens in line with the bad weather alert issued by the Seychelles Meteorological Services to adhere to the guidance and instructions of all the relevant authorities and to remain safe.

Source: Press release from State House

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