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5. Why does less rain occur on the leeward side during relief rain?
6. Why does more relief rain occur at Curepipe than at Rose Belle?
7. Discuss the consequences regarding relief rainfall if the Central Plateau of Mauritius was
(i) much higher than it is (as high as the highland areas in Réunion island)
(ii) much lower than it is (comparable to Central Ridge of Rodrigues)
During the summer season Mauritius
is often affected by the passage of
tropical cyclones.These cyclones
which are formed over the warm
ocean contain massive clouds.
When they pass near or over
Mauritius heavy and torrential
rains occur.
Attimesriversmayoverowtheir
banksandoodsoccur.
You will learn more about the
tropical cyclones and their effects in
grade VI.
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2.2 RAIN ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL CYCLONES