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 hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildings

Cyclone Garance hits the French overseas territory of La Reunion, cutting power and access to drinking water::The island's prefect, Patrice Latron, said there were no reports so far of any deaths.The cyclone made landfall in the north of the Indian Ocean island,