Seychelles cyclone guide¶
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority provides cyclone warning services, tsunami warnings, and marine and weather forecasts for Seychelles. Disaster response is handled by the Disaster Risk Management Division, which a government tourism sheet lists together with a National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). Seychelles is on this one page. Use the numbers below and the Meteorological Authority's alerts page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Disaster Risk Management Division. In an emergency, call 999.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 999 | The Seychelles government hotlines list gives 999 for police, ambulance, and fire brigade. A 2022 tourism sheet also lists 112 under police. |
| Hospital emergency | 151 | Listed as the ambulance number on the Seychelles government hotlines list. A 2022 tourism sheet lists it as the hospital emergency number. |
| Disaster Risk Management Division | +248-4-389-898 | Written 4389898 on the sheet, which calls it the Division for Risk Management and Disaster. Office line. The sheet is from 2022, so call to check it is current. |
| Department of Risk and Disaster Management | 160 | Listed as the Department of Risk and Disaster Management number on the Seychelles government hotlines list. A 2022 tourism sheet lists 160 for the National Emergency Operations Centre. |
| Seychelles Meteorological Authority duty forecaster | +248-4-670-700 | Duty forecaster line at the International Airport, Mahe. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Seychelles Meteorological Authority alerts: CAP alerts and warnings. The Authority also offers the Meteo SEZ mobile app. Website.
- Cyclone warning services: The Authority's current storm and cyclone bulletin and cyclone warning bulletin. Website.
National resources¶
- Seychelles Meteorological Authority: Forecasts, marine and tide information, tsunami bulletins, and warnings, in English, Seychellois Creole, and French. Website.
- Emergency and essential numbers (Department of Tourism): Government sheet of police, fire, hospital, coast guard, Red Cross, and utility numbers. It is from 2022. Website.
For state agencies across the country, see the official sources page.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Official forecasts¶
- Seychelles Meteorological Authority: Seychelles's national weather service, at the International Airport, Mahe. The number is the duty forecaster. Phone: +248-4-670-700. Website.
- Météo-France La Réunion, cyclone pages: Cyclone and cyclonic activity information, in French. Follow the Seychelles Meteorological Authority for official warnings in Seychelles. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Public Utilities Corporation (PUC): Breakdown services line for electricity faults. Customer service is +248 4 678 000. Phone: +248-4-678-910. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.