Cyclone Garance Strikes La Reunion, Claims Four Lives
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. The cyclone made landfall in the north of the Indian Ocean island, causing widespread damage and disrupting essential services such as electricity and water supply. The situation remains precarious, with thousands of residents being sheltered in centres and many more affected by the storm.
- The scale of destruction caused by cyclone Garance highlights the vulnerability of small islands in the tropics to extreme weather events, underscoring the need for robust disaster preparedness and response measures.
- As La Reunion begins the process of recovery, what long-term implications might this event have on the island's infrastructure and its ability to withstand future natural disasters?