After the Earthquake in Rodrigues: Experts Called to Examine Construction Standards on the Island

Following the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Rodrigues on Tuesday, January 6, causing damage to several houses, Deputy Commissioner Johnson Roussety conducted a field visit the next day, accompanied by engineers from the Infrastructure Commission to assess the affected areas. He promised official assistance to the households whose homes were damaged and stated that he had called in experts to review the construction standards on the island.