London, Jan. 9.
A telegram received by the Colomfal Office from Mauritius reports that owing to heavy rainfall, several floods have taken place in Port Louis and country districts since the end Jof December. The damage to bridges and roads in estimated at 200,000 rupees.
The principal water supply Port Louis is broken and the repair to be made are reported to be impossible at present. "Immediate [steps have therefore been taken for obtaining an increased supply from 'Mare Aux Vacaos. This, in conjunction with water from. other 'Sources, should prove sufficient British' Wireless through Reuter.
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