Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido devastates French island of Mayotte
Witnesses tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after worst storm to hit the Indian Ocean territory in almost a century
At least several hundred people are feared to have been killed after the worst cyclone in almost a century ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on Saturday, uprooting trees, tearing houses apart and pounding the impoverished archipelago’s already weak infrastructure.
Rescuers have been dispatched to the islands, which lie between the coast of Mozambique and Madagascar, but their efforts are likely to be hindered by damage to airports and electricity distribution in an area where clean drinking water is subject to chronic shortages.
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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.BBC News - 17m -
At least 11 dead in French territory of Mayotte amid Cyclone Chido devastation
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousandsABC News - 18m -
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits French island of Mayotte
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Top government official in French territory of Mayotte says the death toll from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred'
Top government official in French territory of Mayotte says the death toll from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred'ABC News - 4h -
Tropical Cyclone Chido Pummels French Territory Mayotte
The prefect of Mayotte said the death toll could climb. The storm, the equivalent of a Category 3, made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday.The New York Times - 3h -
At least 11 dead as Cyclone Chido batters French territory of Mayotte
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At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
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Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
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Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
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