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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Authorities on the French Indian Ocean territory of Reunion Island issued a red alert on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Garance approaches, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.<\/p>\n

According to AA<\/b>, citing Le Parisien, the alert level was raised to red at 7 PM local time due to the storm, which is classified as an \u201cintense tropical storm\u201d.<\/p>\n

The warning follows a similar move by neighbouring Mauritius, which shut its main airport as the storm intensified.<\/p>\n

France\u2019s national meteorological agency, Meteo-France, has warned that the cyclone is \u201cdangerously approaching\u201d Reunion and poses a \u201cdirect threat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gusts exceeding 150 kilometres per hour are expected in the island\u2019s highest areas, along with heavy rain and rough seas.<\/p>\n

Residents are urged to stay indoors, with movement restricted to emergency services only.<\/p>\n

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced that 100 firefighters are being deployed from the neighbouring French territory of Mayotte to Reunion as a precaution. If needed, reinforcements could come from mainland France.<\/p>\n

Flights are disrupted across the region, with Air Mauritius suspending all flights \u201cuntil further notice.\u201d Reunion\u2019s airport is also set to close as the storm approaches.<\/p>\n

In December, Cyclone Chido caused widespread destruction on Mayotte Island, resulting in dozens of deaths and Garance may have a similar impact as it reaches its peak intensity.<\/p>\n

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