Mauritius uses under 5% of its rainwater, wasting over 85% as runoff
A new hydrological review shows that despite abundant rainfall, Mauritius is confronting a self‑inflicted water crisis. In 2025 the island recorded 3,402 million m³ of rain, but after accounting for evapotranspiration only 2,381 million m³ remained usable. The Central Water Authority captured…
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