A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial zone on the main island, Mahé, as well as flooding. The blast ripped through the area, flattening commercial buildings and wrecking nearby housing, leaving a trail of devastation along Mahé island’s east coast. Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan has ordered everyone except essential workers to stay at home. “The Seychelles International Airport is still operational and ferry services between islands are operating for visitors,” the country’s official account said on X. President Ramkalawan called the twin disasters a “calamity” for the country and appealed for people to show solidarity with those affected.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 08, 2023 04:18 UTC