Cyclone Belal: Mauritius assesses damage after flash flooding - BBC News

Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.

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Watch: Cars submerged after Cyclone Belal hits Mauritius and Reunion

Authorities in Mauritius are assessing the damage after Cyclone Belal brought torrential rain and flooding to the Indian Ocean island nation.

The country's meteorological service said the storm was now moving away eastwards, but warned that "other environmental risks" still existed.

At least one person has died in Mauritius and another on Réunion.

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