Eau Bleu Waterfall: Internet User Puzzled by Lack of Water Despite Recent Rains

An internet user reported on Friday, January 2, that the Eau Bleu waterfall, located near the village of Cluny in the southeast of the island, was dry. She mentioned that she took a photo on-site to illustrate the situation and shared another image showing what she claims is the usual appearance of the waterfall during this time of year.

In her message to the editorial team, she wrote in English:

“This is what Eau Bleu waterfall normally looks like. It's a favorite spot for tourists and locals to swim. Since October it has been dry. We thought it was maybe not enough rain. But after the last few days there is still not even a trickle of water. I wonder if the river has been blocked or diverted by the sugarcane farmers.”

This user's testimony comes as the island has experienced heavy rainfall in recent days. A heavy rain warning was issued from the night of December 30 until 10 AM on December 31.

At this point, it has not been possible to independently confirm the exact date the provided photo was taken, nor the reasons for the lack of water at the waterfall. The questions raised by the user remain mere speculation for now.

As part of its research, Defimedia.info consulted online information about this natural site. The tourist site Famille au Soleil specifies that the presence of the waterfall is not constant throughout the year:

In the absence of technical or official information at this stage, it is not possible to determine with certainty whether the observed situation is related to climatic conditions, the operation of the reservoir, or any other factors.

Defimedia.info will continue to seek information from the relevant authorities and parties for clarification.