Natural-disaster risk in Mauritius
In Mauritius, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, storms (hurricane/cyclone), extreme heat. The safest city for disasters is Centre de Flacq (safety 78/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Mauritius from natural disasters
- Centre de Flacq — safety 78/100, main risk flooding
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill — safety 77/100, main risk storms (hurricane/cyclone)
- Vacoas — safety 77/100, main risk storms (hurricane/cyclone)
- Quatre Bornes — safety 77/100, main risk storms (hurricane/cyclone)
- Triolet — safety 77/100, main risk flooding
- Goodlands — safety 77/100, main risk flooding
- Curepipe — safety 76/100, main risk flooding
- Grand Baie — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Mauritius safe from natural disasters?
Across 9 cities in Mauritius, the highest average exposure is flooding (3.8/5). Safest city: Centre de Flacq (safety 78/100).
What natural disasters affect Mauritius?
By modelled average tier: flooding 3.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 3.2/5; extreme heat 2.0/5; drought 1.4/5; earthquake 1.0/5; wildfire 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Mauritius is safest from natural disasters?
Centre de Flacq, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.