Assessing the Impact of Cyclone Belal on Mauritius and Reunion
Cyclone Belal brought torrential rain and flooding to Mauritius, causing at least one death and significant damage to infrastructure. The country's meteorological service faced criticism for its response to the storm, leading to the resignation of its director. Despite the initial severity of the cyclone warning, flood levels decreased on Tuesday, allowing authorities to assess the damage and clear up debris. The international airport remained closed, and thousands of people were without power. Nearby Réunion was also affected, with one reported death, but the territory was spared the worst of the cyclone.