Cyclone Alert on La Reunion, Saint-Pierre, France - 13 Jan 2024

The Reunionese prepare for the passage of the future Bilal cyclone and make provisions. According to the prefecture, the modern tropical weather Belal was located at 2 p.m. 550 km north of La Reunion and kept getting closer to the island. It ? not excluded that the tropical storm has evolved into a tropical cyclone or even an intense tropical cyclone in the next few hours. The pressionist system should be located at the nearest of the island between the end of the night of Sunday to Monday and Monday evening. It will cause heavy rains, strong swell and strong winds. Therefore, the prefet decided to declect the orange level of the specific system Organization of Civil Security Response (ORSEC) Cyclones from 7 p.m. tonight, about 24 hours before the cyclone's passage at the nearest La Reunion. The prefect therefore appeals to the entire population: you must prepare yourself seriously for the possible passage of a hurricane to the nearest and the fall of the red alert. The people of Reunion are preparing for the passage of the future cyclone Bilal and are stocking up. According to the prefecture, tropical storm Belal was located at 2 p.m. 550 km north of Reunion and continued to approach the island. It is not excluded that the tropical storm will evolve into a tropical cyclone or even an intense tropical cyclone in the coming hours. The low pressure system should be located closest to the island between late night from Sunday to Monday and Monday evening. It will cause heavy rain, strong swells and strong winds. , the prefect has decided to trigger the orange level of the specific Organization of Civil Security Response (ORSEC) Cyclone system from 7 p.m. this evening, or approximately 24 hours before the cyclone passes closest to Reunion. The prefect Appeal to the entire population: we must prepare properly for the possibility of a cyclone passing as possible and for the trigger of the red alert.