Cyclone Garance puts Mauritius, La Reunion

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 puts Mauritius, La Reunion on high alert
Cyclone Garance, a category 3 cyclone carrying gusts of up to 70 kilometers an hour, was on Thursday deemed a "direct threat" to the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Reunion, placing both countries on high alert and prompting a race to stockpile of essentials.
Mauritius shuts international airport as precaution over cyclone
Mauritius has shut down its international airport after the government's weather department issued a category 3 cyclone warning for the Indian Ocean islands, the airport's operator said on Wednesday.
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.
Tropical storm forces closure of Mauritius international airport
A tropical storm has forced the closure of Mauritius international airport. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International airport will be closed from 7pm local time on February 26 “until further notice,” the Foreign Office warned. An updated travel advisory said: “A cyclone warning is currently in force in Mauritius.
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.
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,
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.

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