French police say at least three people have been killed when a tropical storm packing fierce winds and torrential rains thumped the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion.

Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph) on Friday, blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents.

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,