Seychelles weathers storm |21 October 2026

Clearing work in progress in La Misère (Photos: Contributed)

Nearly 300 incidents reported as recovery efforts intensify

Seychelles is gradually emerging from a spell of severe weather that triggered hundreds of incidents across the archipelago, with authorities reporting 287 cases ranging from flooding and fallen rocks to damaged homes and utility infrastructure. While weather conditions have begun to improve, emergency teams remain engaged in a nationwide recovery effort, with key roads under close monitoring and essential services still being restored.

The Department of Disaster Risk Management (DRDM) has issued a detailed update on the severe weather that affected Seychelles over the past 24 hours.

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