Three people have died in Reunion after Cyclone Garance swept through the French Indian Ocean territory with gusts of up to 234km/h (145mph). The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,

DENIS, La Reunion, France (Reuters) -At least three people died when cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday with wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said.

Tropical Cyclone Garance has wreaked havoc on France’s Indian Ocean territory of Reunion, bringing winds exceeding 200 kmph (124 mph), torrential rains, and widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed 41 deaths,