Cyclone Garance

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

At least four people died after cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday, bringing wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), local authorities said on Saturday. "Garance has been downgraded to a strong tropical storm and the red alert has been lifted," the local prefecture said in a new update on X, advising the population to stay cautious and limit travel. The prefecture said 953 people were being sheltered in centres, 160,000 households were without electrici...

February 28, 2025 2:56 PM

Cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion, blowing away roofs

Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph) on Friday, blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents. The island's prefect, Patrice Latron, said there were no reports so far of any deaths. The cyclone made landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island, which lies off Madagascar, and was making its way towards the southern part of the island. The prefecture said 145,000 households - ...