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Tropical cyclone "Freddy" headed towards the island of Mauritius, reported the local meteorological service, quoted by Reuters.

Freddy approaches the island through the Indian Ocean.

Videos posted on social media showed strong winds and waves battering a beachfront hotel in Bel Mar.

The death toll from Cyclone Gabriel in New Zealand is rising

The tropical cyclone may pass about 120 km northwest of the island this afternoon.

Meteorologists on the island of Mauritius have advised people not to go out to sea as the waves caused by the storm are likely to be high.

They are also expected to cause flooding in coastal areas.

Mauritian authorities have already suspended flights to the island and closed the local stock exchange.

The greatest danger will be on Tuesday evening, adds BTV.

In January, Tropical Storm Cheneso killed 33 people on the island of Madagascar.

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