Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits Mayotte

Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, was hit by its worst cyclone in nearly a century, causing wind gusts of over 225km/h and at least two reported deaths. French President Macron pledged support, with 250 firefighters and security personnel sent to assist, as makeshift homes were destroyed and fears of a rising death toll loomed. The island’s Pamandzi airport suffered major damage, leaving residents without basic necessities and emergency responders struggling to reach those in need.

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