Cyclone Chido has left extensive destruction in Mayotte, marking it as the worst cyclone the island has seen in 90 years, with at least 11 confirmed fatalities.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau expressed fears of a high death toll in Mayotte, emphasizing the devastation and the severe damage to public infrastructure.
With winds exceeding 220 kph, Cyclone Chido struck Mozambique after Mayotte, threatening to impact about 2.5 million people in northern Mozambique profoundly.
Authorities noted that the humanitarian situation in Mayotte calls for urgent assistance, with critical facilities like the main hospital and airport severely impacted.
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