A warning of a severe tropical cyclone approaching Mauritius has caused disruptions to fights and public transportation.

The Mauritius Meteorological Services said at 07:00, a “very intense tropical cyclone Freddy was centred at about 275 km to the north-east of Mauritius”, moving west at a speed of 30km/h (18mph)

It estimated that wind gusts near its centre was about 300 km/h.

“On this trajectory, Freddy continues to dangerously approach Mauritius and represents a direct threat,” it said.

The weather agency warned people not to go to the sea and advised the public to follow all precautions and stay in safe places.

The country’s national carrier, Air Mauritius issued a schedule of flights that it cancelled.'