The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert for Britons in Mauritius.
Mauritius has closed its international airport as Severe Tropical Storm Garance intensifies, with a cyclone warning now in force across the island.
The FCDO said: "Severe Tropical Storm Garance will continue to affect the weather in Mauritius this week. Widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected.
"Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will be closed from 7pm local time on February 26 until further notice."
Tourists are advised to stay in a safe place
FlickrThe airport authorities have not yet indicated when normal operations might resume.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the severe weather system moves through the region.
British travellers currently in Mauritius or planning to travel to the destination are advised to contact their airlines directly for travel updates.
Tourists are urged to "stay in a safe place" as Tropical Storm Garance continues.
The FCDO advised following instructions and updates from local authorities closely.
Those requiring urgent consular assistance should contact the British authorities on +230 660 4900 and press option 2.
This emergency contact line is available for British nationals facing difficulties during the severe weather event.
In other travel news, the FCDO has issued a new travel warning for Britons travelling to Ecuador.
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A regional state of emergency has been declared due to heavy rainfall affecting seven provinces.
The FCDO stated: "On February 24, the Committee of Emergency Operations (COE) declared a regional state of emergency due to heavy rainfall."
"Seven provinces are currently affected by the state of emergency: Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Loja and Azuay."
This regional emergency declaration is separate from the nationwide state of emergency already in place.
