Overview

• La Réunion has been placed under a red alert as Cyclone Garance approaches, with strict confinement measures enforced starting Thursday evening.
• The cyclone, classified as a tropical intense storm, is projected to make its closest approach to the island early Friday morning, potentially causing significant impacts.
• Residents are stocking up on essential supplies, while ports have ceased operations and all flights to and from the island have been suspended.
• Local authorities have emphasized the importance of adhering to confinement rules as the storm's slow progression could prolong hazardous conditions through Friday afternoon.
• Despite the severity of the storm, the prefecture has not escalated to the highest alert level, 'violet,' which would mandate a total halt to all activity, including emergency services.