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Reunion Island On Highest Alert As Major Storm Hits

The storm, dubbed Belal, could hammer the island with winds of up to 150 km/h (90 mph) (Credit: AFP)

Residents on France's Reunion Island were confined to their homes early Monday, as the authorities issued the highest alert for what they said could become a devastating tropical storm.

The Violet-Level alert, which comes into force at 6:00 am (0200 GMT) means all people on the island, including the emergency services, should observe a strick lockdown.

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