Heavy rains caused many rivers to burst their banks and caused landslides and tree falls. The archipelagos of the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands, the most populated, where Tahiti and Moorea are located, are among the most affected areas.
A new episode of heavy rain is expected during the night from Monday to Tuesday (late Tuesday morning in Paris) All schools were closed for the day on Tuesday. The authorities have encouraged companies to favor teleworking for their employees. Water and mountain activities have been prohibited.