Intense Tropical Cyclone Dumazile was a strong tropical cyclone that brought flooding to

Madagascar and Réunion in early March 2018. Dumazile originated from an area of low
pressure that formed in the South-West Indian Ocean near Agaléga on 27 February. The
system concentrated into a tropical disturbance on 2 March and was named the next day,
as it intensified into a tropical storm. Amid conditions conducive for intensification,
Dumazile strengthened over the next two days and reached peak intensity on 5 March as
an intense tropical cyclone, with 10-minute sustained winds of 165 km/h (105 mph), 1-
minute sustained winds of 205 km/h (125 mph), and a central pressure of 945 hPa (27.91
inHg). The system weakened steadily over the next couple days because of increasing
wind shear as it tracked to the southeast. Dumazile became post-tropical on 7 March and
eventually dissipated completely on 10 March near the Kerguelen Islands.

Cyclone Dumazile affected Réunion less than two months after Cyclone Berguitta, halting
ongoing repairs to bridges and reconstruction efforts. Torrential rainfall, reaching 1,600 mm
(63 in) in Salazie, caused significant flooding across the island. Floodwaters, landslides,
and downed trees caused significant damage and disruption to the road network on
Réunion, particularly in coastal and mountainous areas. Repairs to the highway between Îlet
Furçy and Cilaos were set back significantly. Large waves along the coast caused erosion,
leading to collapses of beachfront infrastructure and beach closures. Ports were also
damaged by the waves, and the Port of Saint-Gilles was clogged by debris. The agricultural
sector incurred about €3 million (US$3.73 million) of damage, as crops were destroyed by
floods and gusty winds. Recovery in Réunion was later hampered further by Cyclone Fakir
in April.