Communique 1

16.30 gmt

Mozambique

The Foreign Office have advised ATTA that they are about to release a bulletin advising all British Nationals to leave the Bazaruto Archipelago, the bulletin will read:

"We advise against all travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago. We advise British Nationals on the Bazaruto Archipelago to leave immediately. We advise against all but essential travel to low lying coastal areas between Inhambane and Quelimane, British Nationals remaining in these areas should to seek shelter on higher ground and heed local advice.

Tropical Cyclone Favio is predicted to hit the coast of Central Mozambique on 22 February. Wind gusts could exceed 130 Knots (150mph/240Kph). Low lying coastal areas may be affected by surging waves. There is a risk of structural damage to buildings."