Mauritius, La Reunion and cyclone

Mauritius, La Reunion on high alert for dangerous cyclone
The Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Reunion were on high alert Thursday for an intense tropical storm, Cyclone Garance, labelled a "direct threat" to the tourist destinations. The Mauritius Meteorological Service said the cyclone was 310 kilometres (190 miles) northwest of the island and had become an "intense tropical storm".
Mauritius, La Reunion brace for 'dangerous' cyclone
The Indian Ocean tourist meccas of Mauritius and La Reunion braced Thursday for an intense tropical storm, Cyclone Garance, which was labelled a "direct threat" to the islands. Mauritius shut its main airport the previous day, while the nearby French island of La Reunion was set to do the same on Thursday.
Cyclone Garance threatens Mauritius, Reunion Island
Residents of the Indian Ocean islands Mauritius and La Reunion rushed to stockpile essential items on Thursday, as Cyclone Garance approached the two territories. The storm, which is expected to pass 50 kilometers from La Reunion's shores,
Mauritius closes international airport as cyclone approaches
The international airport of Mauritius was shut down Wednesday following a class 3 cyclone alert, Air Mauritius said in a statement.
Two dead as cyclone Garance batters French island
Cyclone Garance barrelled across La Reunion island on Friday killing at least two people as fierce winds left destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said.
Air India cancels Mauritius Flights due to Cyclone Garance on February 28
Air India has announced the cancellation of flights to and from Mauritius on February 28, 2025, due to operational restrictions at Mauritius Airport caused by Cyclone Garance.
Mauritius cyclone warning – airport closed as tropical cyclone approaches
The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a Class 3 cyclone warning for the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Reunion. Both islands remain on high alert as Cyclone Garance is expected to
Airports of Mauritius temporarily closes Mauritius International Airport due to cyclone warning
Airports of Mauritius temporarily closed (26-Feb-2025) Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport following the Mauritius Meteorological Services issuing a Cyclone Warning Class 3. The airport is closed until further notice. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airline for further assistance. [ more - original PR]
Mauritius reopens international airport after cyclone threat eases
Mauritius has reopened its international airport as the threat from Cyclone Garance eased, airport authorities said on Friday, two days after closing it.
Kenya Airways temporarily suspends flights to Mauritius on cyclone risks
National carrier Kenya Airways(KQ) has suspended flights to Mauritius, citing the deteriorating weather conditions due to an approaching tropical cyclone.The Mauritius Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a Class 3 cyclone warning for the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Reunion.
Cyclone death toll rises to four on ravaged French island
French authorities said Saturday that at least four people died in Cyclone Garance's devastating crossing of the Indian Ocean ...
NASA Image Reveals Flurry of Six Tropical Cyclones Active at Once
In the Southern Hemisphere, the space agency notes, the tropical cyclone season typically runs from November to April. The ...
Reuters3d
Mauritius shuts international airport as precaution over cyclone
PORT LOUIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Mauritius has shut down its international airport after the government's weather department issued a category 3 cyclone warning for the Indian Ocean islands ...
Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion
Three people have died in Reunion after Cyclone Garance swept through the French Indian Ocean territory with gusts of up to ...
ttgmedia.com1d
Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away
Mauritius' main international airport has reopened after tropical cyclone Garance – the strongest storm to hit the territory ...
الشرق الأوسط1d
Cyclone Hits La Reunion, Blowing Away Roofs and Cutting Power
Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph) on Friday, ...
Hosted on MSN2d
Cyclone Garance forces airport closure, tourists stranded
Cyclone Garance is approaching Mauritius, forcing authorities to close the island's only airport. As a result, tourists are ...
Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion; police report 3 deaths
French police say at least three people have been killed when a tropical storm packing fierce winds and torrential rains thumped the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion ...