Mauritius on maximum cyclone alert as storm Belal wreaks havoc

Mauritius on maximum cyclone alert as storm Belal wreaks havoc

Mauritius raised a cyclone warning alert to maximum on Tuesday as powerful winds and rains from tropical storm Belal caused havoc in the Indian Ocean island nation.

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Mauritius lifts maximum alert in the wake of storm Belal

Tropical storm Belal has claimed the life of one person on the island nation, submerged numerous cars under floodwaters, led to flight cancellations and 8,400 people being left without power.

Cars submerged as Cyclone Belal sparks flash flooding in Mauritius

The tropical cyclone had already hit the island of Réunion, killing at least one person and leaving many homes without electricity.

Cyclone Belal: Mauritius assesses damage after flash flooding

Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.

Mauritius on maximum cyclone alert as storm Belal wreaks havoc

The government ordered all inhabitants to stay indoors. Read more at straitstimes.com.