Cyclone Belal Causes Havoc in Mauritius and Reunion

The storm, considered the strongest of the region's cyclone season, has led to heavy flooding, power outages, and at least two deaths.

Cyclone Belal has caused heavy flooding and at least two deaths in Mauritius and Reunion, with thousands left without power.
The cyclone hit close to Mauritius' southern coast and is now moving eastwards, but 'other environmental risks' still exist, according to the country's meteorological service.
Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth criticized the Mauritius Meteorological Services for its response to the storm, leading to the director's resignation.
Belal had previously hit Reunion, causing one death and leaving about a quarter of households without electricity.
Belal is considered the strongest storm of the region's cyclone season, which runs from November to April.