Mauritius shuts international airport

Cyclone Garance threatens Mauritius, Reunion Island
Residents of the Indian Ocean islands Mauritius and La Reunion rushed to stockpile essential items on Thursday, as Cyclone Garance approached the two territories. The storm, which is expected to pass 50 kilometers from La Reunion's shores,
Mauritius reopens international airport after cyclone threat eases
Mauritius has reopened its international airport as the threat from Cyclone Garance eased, airport authorities said on Friday, two days after closing it. Airports of Mauritius Ltd said operations would resume after the Mauritius Meteorological Services removed a storm warning for the archipelago.
Mauritius Airport shut down due to Cyclone Garance alert
Mauritius International Airport has been closed following a class 3 cyclone alert as Cyclone Garance approaches the island.
Mauritius to Shut Down Airport as Tropical Storm Intensifies
The sole airport in Mauritius is scheduled to shut down from Wednesday evening until further notice after the country’s meteorological services raised a cyclone warning to Class III for the first time in the current summer season.
Mauritius shuts international airport as precaution over cyclone
Mauritius has shut down its international airport after the government's weather department issued a category 3 cyclone warning for the Indian Ocean islands, the airport's operator said on Wednesday.
Tropical cyclone Garance intensifies: impact on Reunion Island and Mauritius
Tropical cyclone Garance intensifies as it approaches Reunion Island, prompting severe weather warnings, while tropical storm Honde poses additional threats to Madagascar.
Mauritius, La Reunion brace for 'dangerous' cyclone
Mauritius shut its main airport the previous day, while the nearby French island of La Reunion was set to do the same on Thursday. Garance was labeled a class 3 cyclone by Mauritius -- the second-highest alert level -- with gusts of up to 70 kph expected.
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La Reunion island under 'purple alert' as Cyclone Garance approaches
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Cyclone garance halts flights, strands tourists in Mauritius
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La Réunion island raises highest 'purple alert' as cyclone nears
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Foreign Office issues 'urgent' message to UK tourists and warns 'follow instructions'
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Cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion, blowing away roofs
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