Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France’s Mayotte

Cyclone Chido, the worst storm in 90 years to hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, has caused devastation with a death toll of 19 confirmed but potentially hundreds more feared dead. The powerful storm made landfall with wind speeds exceeding 220km/h, leaving critical infrastructure damaged and displacing 100,000 people to emergency shelters. Mayotte’s health system has been severely impacted, with limited access to care, while the local airport control tower sustained damage, hindering rescue efforts and leaving thousands without power.

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