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Due to located leeward side of the island, Le Port does not receive as much precipitation as Saint-Denis and the eastern part of the island. There is a wetter season from December to April and a drier season for the rest of the year. The warmest month is February, with a mean of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) and an average high of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
The climate in Réunion is tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation. The weather is cool and dry from May to November, and hot and rainy from November to April. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous, with fertile lowlands along the coast. The lowest point is the Indian Ocean and the highest is Piton des Neiges at 3,069 m.
According to the BBC News, 255,000 people on La Réunion had contracted the disease as of 26 April 2006. [22] The neighbouring islands of Mauritius and Madagascar also suffered epidemics of this disease during the same year. [23] [24] A few cases also appeared in mainland France, carried by people travelling by airline.
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In order to boost its tourist industry, the authorities in Réunion heavily promote the country in France and at travel and tourism conferences throughout the world, and diversification of Réunion's tourist industry is a high priority. [40] The tourist industry promotes the island's environment and encourages outdoor activities and ecotourism ...
The optimal water temperature for coral at Réunion is between 23 °C and 28 °C. Increased surface water temperature related to global warming can contribute to disease and bleaching of coral reefs, as is apparent on Réunion. Natural cyclones and anthropogenic disturbances such as urban development of catchment areas affect the reefs of Réunion.