Disasters can be classified in several ways. The Republic of Mauritius experiences a range of hazards, as indicated below, grouped based on the guidance provided by the Hazard Definition & Classification Review Technical Report.

Disasters (By Event)

History of Major Disasters

Year	Period	Type	Name	Remarks
2015	16 January 2015	TC	Bansi	TC Bansi passed northeast of Rodrigues, bringing heavy winds and rainfall to the entire island. 1,400 individuals sought shelter in 14 national evacuation centers. Notably, a bridge collapsed at Notre Dame in central Mauritius, and landslides affected Kewal Nagar on the island's western side.
2018	13-17 January 2018	TC	Berguitta	Rodrigues- 230 km northeast of the island, moving west-southwest. Mauritius Island - 70 km south of Mauritius. TC Berguitta delivered over 500 mm of rain in a single day, impacting 10,000 families. A total of 3,600 individuals evacuated, finding shelter in 57 of the 171 government-operated evacuation centers prepared in anticipation of the storm. Significant damage occurred to numerous roofs, and some homes experienced flooding that ruined household items.
2019	February 2019	TC	Gelena	The storm's progression south and east of Rodrigues led to the evacuation of 142 people to island refuge centers, and 90% of the island's population experienced power outages, accompanied by significant transport disruptions. Additionally, flash floods from the cyclone displaced another 259 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, private homes, and farms.
2019	February-July 2019	Dengue Outbreak		This dengue outbreak resulted in 141 confirmed cases, including 11 imported ones. The cases were predominantly in Roche Bois, Vallée des Prêtres, and Cité la Cure, across five districts, with an incidence rate of 10.6 per 100,000 inhabitants and no fatalities.
2019	28 Mar	TC	Joaninha	The cyclone injured four people and displaced 83 others on the island of Rodrigues. Over 100 houses suffered damage from the strong winds, and the electrical grid was severely impacted.
2018-2019	April 2018 – June 2019	Measles Outbreak		Mauritius experienced a measles outbreak alongside Madagascar, Réunion, and Comoros, reporting 1,482 cases and four deaths. Despite its nearly 100% measles vaccination coverage, the outbreak resulted in an incidence rate of 116 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and a case fatality rate of 0.27%. The two hardest-hit districts saw incidence rates ranging from 150 to 225 per 100,000 inhabitants. The outbreak may have been spurred by a decrease in vaccination rates in these districts during 2015, 2016, and 2017.
2020-2023	as from mid-March 2020	COVID-19 Pandemic	-	The first three COVID-19 cases in Mauritius were detected on March 18, 2020, leading to a stringent lockdown lasting over a month. By late April 2020, cases were sporadic and mostly imported until a significant outbreak in March 2021 coincided with the vaccine rollout, prompting an increase in vaccination efforts. By late 2021, Mauritius had logged over 68,000 cases and 786 deaths, with over 72% of its population fully vaccinated, although Rodrigues had a lower rate of about 64%. By early 2022, vaccination coverage exceeded 76%, with 928,000 individuals fully vaccinated, and substantial vaccination uptake among teenagers and younger children. Despite subsequent spikes in infections in May and November 2023, the high vaccination rates prevented overwhelming the healthcare system. As of December 2023, Mauritius had reported a total of 315,100 COVID-19 cases and 1,056 deaths.
2020	25 July	Grounding and Oil Spill	MV Wakashio	Japanese-owned MV Wakashio oil carrier ran aground on coral reefs about 1.8 km off Pointe d’Esny. By August 6, the vessel began leaking oil, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. The resulting spill affected a 27 km^2 area from Blue Bay Marine Park to Ile aux Cerfs, mobilizing a response from national authorities, local communities, the UN, international groups, CSOs, and volunteers. Approximately 1,000 tons of oil were spilled, although another 3,800 tons were successfully extracted from the vessel. On August 15, the vessel split into two, leading to a plan to tow the bow section 8 nautical miles from the reef.
2021	15-20 April	Flooding and Landslides		Intense rainfall in southern Mauritius resulted in flash floods and landslides, prompting evacuations and damaging homes and roads. In the Grand Port District, particularly in Bambous Virieux and Petit-Bel-Air, nine individuals were evacuated. Multiple rescue operations were carried out as infrastructure sustained significant damage.
2022	2 February	TC	Batsirai	Public transport was suspended, and shops, banks, and air and sea services closed until the storm subsided. The National Crisis Committee reported significant loss of tree branches and damaged electrical lines, and 138 people sought refuge in emergency shelters. Approximately 7,500 people were initially without power, though power was quickly restored to 5,000. One fatality was reported related to the storm.
2022	13 March	Flooding	–	Days of intense rainfall led to severe floods across multiple regions of the country, causing extensive damage to homes, roads, and bridges. On March 13, flash floods struck Port Louis and surrounding areas. One individual lost their life while hiking in the Rivière Noire district. The deluge swept away vehicles, and four individuals were rescued from their homes in Vallée-des-Prêtres,. Additionally, floodwaters obstructed various roads, including segments of the M2 motorway in the capital.
2023	February	TC	TC Freddy –	Media reported one fatality, and at least 500 families were displaced to shelters across the main island. Mauritius response agencies were mobilized following reports that a Taiwan-flagged fishing vessel had capsized in the storm, located just outside Mauritius’ territorial waters; unfortunately, a rescue operation could not be conducted.
2023-2024	December -March	Dengue Outbreak	-	During Mauritius's largest-ever dengue outbreak, over 4,600 cases were reported across Mauritius Island and Rodrigues over four months, resulting in four deaths by late March 2024.
2024	14-15 January	TC	Belal	On 16 January, the MRCS reported that two people had been killed, 100,000 people were affected, infrastructure had been damaged, and cars had been washed away or submerged amid the rains and subsequent flooding.