French Overseas Territory is Going to Encounter a tropical storm

The Indian Ocean archipelago has been hit by a cyclone named Chido the previous month and met a terrific damages in the living areas so, the Overseas Ministry has taken a swift initiative by issuing a red alert on saturday to the French Overseas territory of Melotte since a tropical storm is nearing. The people are instructed to be in a safer place with a solid dwelling and power will be shut down during the storm. 

“The red alert will be activated this evening. Prefect will obviously make the decision in conjunction with us, but that’s what’s going to happen. We can’t afford not to, given the situation, given the state of Mayotte after the passage of cyclone Chido” said Overseas minister Manuel Valls 

As per the given information by the French National Weather Service, Meteo-France there would be a heavy rain and windy conditions which might even lead to a flood. So, the officials has been instructed to be prepared with all the essentials and supplies. The storm Dikeledi is expected to cross south of Mayotte on Saturday night.

“I have decided to bring forward this red alert to 10.00pm to allow everyone to take shelter, to confine themselves, to take care of the people close to you, your children, your families” said The Top Paris appointed official of the territory, Prefect Francois-Xavier.