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| Cyclone Bejisa: French island of Reunion on red alert | Cyclone Bejisa: French island of Reunion on red alert |
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| The French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean has been put on red alert in preparation for the arrival of cyclone Bejisa. | The French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean has been put on red alert in preparation for the arrival of cyclone Bejisa. |
| Officials said the "danger was imminent" and residents have been told to remain indoors. | Officials said the "danger was imminent" and residents have been told to remain indoors. |
| Meteorologists say the cyclone is heading from the north to the south-east of the island. | Meteorologists say the cyclone is heading from the north to the south-east of the island. |
| They say Bejisa is likely to have weakened in intensity by the time it actually makes landfall. | They say Bejisa is likely to have weakened in intensity by the time it actually makes landfall. |
| But they warn that winds could exceed 200km/h (124mph) with waves reaching as high as 10 metres. | But they warn that winds could exceed 200km/h (124mph) with waves reaching as high as 10 metres. |
| The Roland Garros airport has been closed and transport and postal services have been suspended. | The Roland Garros airport has been closed and transport and postal services have been suspended. |
| Preparations for the cyclone have been under way since Tuesday as the island continues to be battered by torrential rain with swells lashing coastal areas. | |
| Residents have been stocking up on foodstuffs, water and batteries and emergency services are on standby. | Residents have been stocking up on foodstuffs, water and batteries and emergency services are on standby. |