Cyclone Belal horrific footages : Red Alert issued in Ile de la Réunion

Displaying its full force, Cyclone Belal unleashes powerful gusts of wind upon SaintDenis, the capital of Reunion Island. Red Alert issued in Ile de la Réunion. The impact of Cyclone Belal becomes evident as the River St. Denis overflows. Throughout the entire island, significant flooding is a looming threat due to the intense rainfall accompanied by observed strong swells with an average wave height of 8 meters. Residents of SaintDenis face the violent onslaughts of Cyclone Belal, enduring its strong gusts of wind. Prefect Jérôme Filippini, representing the island, informs the public that the eye of Cyclone Belal has reached Reunion Island. To ensure safety in the face of this cyclone, for which winds of up to 250 km, h per hour were anticipated, the population is advised to remain confined. Torrential rains caused by Cyclone Belal lead to extensive flooding in various areas of Réunion. While the winds are slightly less fierce than initially predicted, they still reach speeds of