In advance of the storm striking Réunion, officials advised residents to remain inside.
Officials ordered residents in Saint-Leu along the coast to evacuate inland, and at least 300 people evacuated island-wide.
The airport at Saint-Denis was closed, but reopened after the storm passed the island; several flights were canceled as a result.
The main port was also closed, as were most childcare facilities, and mail service was suspended.
Officials issued a red alert for the island, the first since Cyclone Dumile a year prior.

On Réunion, Bejisa produced strong wind gusts, averaging 130–150 km/h (80–90 mph) along the coast, and peaking in Saint-Louis.
The winds downed numerous trees and power lines, leaving an estimated 181,000 people without electricity, and closing roads due to debris.
All eight of the island's high tension lines were affected.
Thirty percent of cell phone service was temporarily lost due to the outages.
Torrential rains impacted much of the island, with a 24-hour total of 800 mm (31 in) measured at a volcano in Cilaos and 600 mm (24 in) measured in a nearby town.
The rains caused rivers to rise, resulting in flooding.
About 49 percent of homes lost their water supply.
Tremendous agricultural damage occurred across Réunion, with some areas reporting 80–100 percent losses.
Damage in the sector reached €62 million (US$84.8 million) alone, mostly to sugar cane and vanilla.
The commune of Saint-Paul sustained moderate damage, with losses estimated at €3 million (US$4.1 million).
Approximately €1 million (US$1.4 million) of this stemmed from wind and water damage to homes; 121 residences qualified for relief aid.
Along the coast, a pier was destroyed, several boats were damaged, and roads were impacted.
One person died from head trauma while 16 people were injured in various incidents.
Two of the injuries were severe due to falling off ladders while attempting to secure their homes during the high winds.

In the wake of Bejisa, Électricité de France (EDF) deployed 500 personnel and 6 helicopters to restore power on the island.
Within three days, roughly 160,000 residences were restored, considerably faster than previous restoration efforts in previous cyclones.
By January 9, all but a few dozen homes had power.
In addition, water supply was largely restored within four days.
A state of national disaster was declared for Réunion on January 17, by Overseas Minister of France, Victorin Lurel.
This declaration covered 16 towns on the island: Les Avirons, Cilaos, L'Entre-Deux, L'Étang-Salé, Petite-Île, La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Le Port, La Possession, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Leu, Saint-Louis, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre, Salazie, Le Tampon, and Trois-Bassins.
Insurance estimates indicated that €25 million (US$34.2 million) was needed for relief funding.
Farmers were eligible for compensation under the disaster declaration; however, many voiced their skepticism following a lack of follow-through by the government to supply funds after Tropical Cyclone Dumile in January 2013.
Ultimately, the affected farmers had to indicate their taxed losses by February 26 to receive the assistance.
By April 2014, all farmers affected by the declaration were compensated.
In advance of the storm striking Réunion, officials advised residents to remain inside. Officials ordered residents in Saint-Leu along the coast to evacuate inland, and at least 300 people evacuated island-wide. The airport at Saint-Denis was closed, but reopened after the storm passed the island; several flights were canceled as a result. The main port was also closed, as were most childcare facilities, and mail service was suspended. Officials issued a red alert for the island, the first since Cyclone Dumile a year prior.
On Réunion, Bejisa produced strong wind gusts, averaging 130–150 km/h (80–90 mph) along the coast, and peaking in Saint-Louis. The winds downed numerous trees and power lines, leaving an estimated 181,000 people without electricity, and closing roads due to debris. All eight of the island's high tension lines were affected. Thirty percent of cell phone service was temporarily lost due to the outages. Torrential rains impacted much of the island, with a 24-hour total of 800 mm (31 in) measured at a volcano in Cilaos and 600 mm (24 in) measured in a nearby town. The rains caused rivers to rise, resulting in flooding. About 49 percent of homes lost their water supply. Tremendous agricultural damage occurred across Réunion, with some areas reporting 80–100 percent losses. Damage in the sector reached €62 million (US$84.8 million) alone, mostly to sugar cane and vanilla. The commune of Saint-Paul sustained moderate damage, with losses estimated at €3 million (US$4.1 million). Approximately €1 million (US$1.4 million) of this stemmed from wind and water damage to homes; 121 residences qualified for relief aid. Along the coast, a pier was destroyed, several boats were damaged, and roads were impacted. One person died from head trauma while 16 people were injured in various incidents. Two of the injuries were severe due to falling off ladders while attempting to secure their homes during the high winds.
In the wake of Bejisa, Électricité de France (EDF) deployed 500 personnel and 6 helicopters to restore power on the island. Within three days, roughly 160,000 residences were restored, considerably faster than previous restoration efforts in previous cyclones. By January 9, all but a few dozen homes had power. In addition, water supply was largely restored within four days. A state of national disaster was declared for Réunion on January 17, by Overseas Minister of France, Victorin Lurel. This declaration covered 16 towns on the island: Les Avirons, Cilaos, L'Entre-Deux, L'Étang-Salé, Petite-Île, La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Le Port, La Possession, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Leu, Saint-Louis, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre, Salazie, Le Tampon, and Trois-Bassins. Insurance estimates indicated that €25 million (US$34.2 million) was needed for relief funding. Farmers were eligible for compensation under the disaster declaration; however, many voiced their skepticism following a lack of follow-through by the government to supply funds after Tropical Cyclone Dumile in January 2013. Ultimately, the affected farmers had to indicate their taxed losses by February 26 to receive the assistance. By April 2014, all farmers affected by the declaration were compensated.
Cyclone Bejisa