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English: On 15 January 2024, Cyclone Belal hit Mauritius and the French island of La Réunion, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to the region. At least one casualty has been reported in La Réunion, where a level three cyclone warning has been issued, and a quarter of the population has been left without electricity and drinking water. This image of Cyclone Belal was acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 15 January at 05:45 UTC while it passed through Saint-Denis and Port Louis. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated by the French authorities to provide initial rough estimation, storm extent, and damage assessment emergency mapping over La Réunion. More information is available here.
Date Taken on 15 January 2024
Source Cyclone Belal hits La Reunion and Mauritius
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery
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Atmosphere; Hurricanes

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This image of Cyclone Belal was acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 15 January at 05:45 UTC while it passed through Saint-Denis and Port Louis.

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