860,000 people are evacuated! Cars and people are carried away by Cyclone Belal in Mauritius

860,000 people are evacuated! Cars and people are carried away by Cyclone Belal in Mauritius Natural disaster 15 January 2024. The Mauritius Meteorological Service has issued a warning for a Category 3 cyclone. Severe flooding has hit Mauritius as Tropical Cyclone Belal approached dangerously. Belal previously struck the French overseas territory of Reunion before heading towards Mauritius. Social media widely shares videos of cars sinking and streets submerged in rushing water. The Mauritius International Airport announces its closure until further notice due to the cyclone. Banks, government institutions, and private businesses have also shut down in response. Authorities advise the population to stay in safe places as “torrential rains“ are expected in the coming hours. The cyclone is approximately 170 kilometers west of Le Morne, moving southeast at about 12 kilometers per hour. The cyclonic wind radius is likely to cross the southern part of the island, and Belal is expected to pass closer to the south tomorrow morning. Additionally, Cyclone Belal wreaked havoc on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean on Monday. Reunion’s local authorities lifted the highest alert level on Sunday after the storm’s most intense part passed. However, residents are still urged to remain indoors on the island with a population of about 860,000. Persistent heavy rains and winds reaching speeds of up to 170 kilometers per hour are expected to continue. The Mauritius government declares a state of emergency in response to the cyclone’s impact. Rescue operations are underway to assist those affected by the flooding and extreme weather conditions. Emergency shelters have been opened to provide refuge for displaced residents. International assistance is being mobilized to support Mauritius in dealing with the cyclone aftermath. The cyclone’s path has disrupted transportation and essential services across the island. The Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations are coordinating relief efforts to provide aid to affected communities. Satellite images show the vast extent of flooding in residential and agricultural areas. Coastal regions are on high alert for storm surges and potential additional flooding. Meteorologists are closely monitoring Belal’s trajectory and updating the public on any changes. The government urges citizens to stay informed through official channels for real-time updates. As Mauritius braces for the impact of Cyclone Belal, international solidarity grows in support of the affected population. Naturals hazards in 2023 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2025. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel. My private Instagram page, which is not connected with YouTube is The channel lists such natural disasters as: 1) Geological emergencies: Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Mud, Landslide, Landslide, Avalanche; 2) Hydrological emergencies: Flood, Tsunami, Limnological disaster, Flood, Flood; 3) Fires: Forest fire, Peat fire; 4) Meteorological emergencies: Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Hail, Drought, Tornado, Hail, Hurricane, Tsunami, Storm, Thunderstorm, Tempest. #cyclone #storm #Mauritian #rain #Belal #Hurricane #Typhoon #Flood #Naturaldisasters #Reunion