The devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on Mayotte has killed at least 14 people and injured over 250, leading officials to warn of increasing fatalities amid widespread destruction. Emergency responders race to assist survivors in the French island territory, with concerns that the death toll could reach several hundred, according to French authorities.
Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte: A Looming Humanitarian Crisis
Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte: A Looming Humanitarian Crisis
With a rising death toll and extensive damage, Tropical Cyclone Chido leaves Mayotte facing significant challenges and fears of a humanitarian emergency.
Emergency personnel are mobilized to assist those affected by Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, a French archipelago in the Indian Ocean, where preliminary reports indicate at least 14 lives lost and more than 250 injuries. As rescue operations unfold, the region grapples with the aftermath of one of the most severe storms to strike in 90 years, leading to fears of a humanitarian disaster. François-Xavier Bieuville, France’s representative in the territory, suggests the actual death toll could be significantly higher, possibly reaching into the thousands.
In a statement made on Monday, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau acknowledged that assessing the damage and confirming fatalities will take several days. Tropical Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on the islands, leaving them unrecognizable and impacting infrastructure including homes, hospitals, and schools. The storm also resulted in fatalities in Mozambique, revealing the far-reaching devastation of this climatic event. President Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency meeting to address the disaster as officials and citizens brace for the challenges ahead.
