River Breaks Its Banks on Reunion Island as Tropical Cyclone Dumazile Hits

Tropical Cyclone Dumazile passed between Madagascar and Reunion Island on March 5, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.

Although the center of the cyclone was expected to stay over the water, winds of up to 100 km/h were expected in coastal regions.

Videos posted on Facebook show the Riviere du Mat breaking its banks as floods swept through Reunion Island. Credit: Philippe Iglicki via Storyful