French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he would visit Mayotte in the coming days after Cyclone Chido devastated the territory, amid fears of many casualties.
Macron declared the cyclone a national catastrophe, ensuring all emergency measures were activated to assist Mayotte's inhabitants and restore essential services.
The cyclone, with winds exceeding 200 kph, caused widespread destruction, cutting off vital services and leading to concerns from experts about climate change's impact on storm frequency.
In response to the tragedy, Macron stated he would declare a national mourning to honor those affected by the devastating cyclone and support recovery efforts.
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