The cyclone, which crossed the island from north to south between Friday and Saturday, killed at least four people. It also caused extensive damage, notably due to very heavy rainfall.

At least four people died after cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday, bringing wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), local authorities said on Saturday. "Garance has been downgraded to a strong tropical storm and the red alert has been lifted,

Residents of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion took stock of the damage Saturday after a devastating cyclone barrelled through the overseas French territory, killing four people.