"Cyclone Belal Causes Flooding and Damage in Réunion and Mauritius"
TL;DR
Cyclone Belal caused flooding and strong winds in Réunion and Mauritius, resulting in one death on each island. Thousands were left without electricity and running water, and the storm prompted a curfew in Mauritius. Despite dire warnings, Réunion was spared the worst of the cyclone as the eye of the storm passed to the north. Health officials have advised against using tap water for drinking or cooking, and tourists have been urged to follow official guidance.
Topics:worldnatural-disasters#cyclone-belal#flooding#indian-ocean#mauritius#natural-disasters#reunion
- Cyclone Belal: Flooding as storm hits Réunion and heads for Mauritius BBC.com
- Tropical Cyclone Belal hits the French island of Reunion. Nearby Mauritius is also on high alert AOL
- Tropical cyclone hits French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean Associated Press
- Cyclone Belal submerges cars in Mauritius and batters Reunion BBC.com
- Cyclone Belal hits France's Reunion Island, but is less powerful than feared • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on BBC.com