Seychelles Wet Season Intensifies | Seychelles News

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are pounding Seychelles’ main and outer islands as a prolonged wet season fueled by El Niño conditions intensifies — now in its third week and showing no signs of easing. With southerly winds whipping up storms and rainfall exceeding seasonal norms, officials warn low-lying areas to clear drains and secure roofs while boaters heed marine advisories. The meteorological authority confirms this surge aligns with their May forecast, predicting above-normal rain for southern Mahé and cooler nights, with peak wet season activity arriving earlier and stronger than usual — expected to linger through October. Driven by a positive Indian Ocean Dipole and moderate El Niño, storm tracks are shifting south, hitting islands like Praslin, La Digue, Bird, and Denis with targeted alerts due to limited infrastructure resilience. Disaster management teams are on high alert as the Seychelles braces for continued heavy weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/313fad9258f4e729