French Government Allocates €200 Million for Cyclone Recovery in La Réunion

Minister Manuel Valls announced the aid package to support reconstruction and essential services after Cyclone Garance caused extensive damage on the island.

Cyclone Garance struck La Réunion on February 28, 2025, with winds exceeding 200 km/h, resulting in five deaths and six injuries, including three critical cases.
The €200 million fund aims to restore public infrastructure, including schools, and provide assistance for uninsured losses and essential goods.
Approximately 20,000 households remain without electricity, and over 7,200 residents are still without access to water as recovery efforts continue.
Agricultural losses from the cyclone are estimated at €100 million, double the damage caused by Cyclone Belal a year earlier, prompting financial advances for farmers.
The French government is expediting natural disaster and agricultural calamity procedures to unlock insurance payouts and state aid for affected communities.