Weather: A Tropical Depression Threatens the Mascarenes

The monsoon trough (note: a band of low pressure filled with humid air that causes bad weather - rain and storms - in tropical regions) is well established to the north of the Mascarenes. The tropical disturbance associated with this system intensified overnight to become a tropical depression. This information comes from the "Weather Outlook" issued at 11:15 AM on Saturday, March 14, by the Vacoas weather station for Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agalega, and St. Brandon."At 10:00 AM, it was centered approximately 240 km east-southeast of Agalega. It is moving away from Agalega to the southeast at a speed of about 20 km/h. According to available information and the analysis by the Mauritius Meteorological Services, this system could maintain its intensity as a tropical depression as it approaches the Mascarenes," the statement indicates.Forecasts are as follows:Agalega:Active clouds associated with the system will continue to bring showers, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms.St. Brandon:Moderate showers with a risk of thunderstorms are expected today and tomorrow. The sea will be rough to very rough, with swells.Rodrigues:Active clouds related to the monsoon trough will gradually influence the weather starting tonight. Showers are expected to become frequent and sometimes heavy, with thunderstorms, starting tomorrow, Sunday, April 15. The sea will be rough with swells.Mauritius:The weather will be cloudy with scattered showers on Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16. The open sea will become rough with swells.