A Class 3 cyclone warning has been issued by the Mauritius Meteorological Service (MMS) for the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and La Réunion, as Cyclone Garance is expected to pass through on Thursday evening or Friday morning.The cyclone is forecasted to bring gale-force winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerously rough seas.
The storm has already caused significant disruptions in Mauritius, leading to the closure of the country’s main airport, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), and leaving many tourists stranded. Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to Mauritius indefinitely until conditions stabilize.
The MMS has warned of northeasterly winds of approximately 40 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h, increasing in intensity over time.
The sea is expected to become extremely rough, with waves reaching heights of up to 7 meters. A Class 3 cyclone warning indicates the potential for wind speeds of 120-165 km/h, posing a serious risk to infrastructure, transportation, and public safety.
