The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has been struck by Cyclone Chido, resulting in a catastrophic death toll that may reach into the thousands. The island's top government official has reported several hundred deaths, with the possibility of the toll rising significantly due to the severity of the cyclone.
Mayotte, France's poorest island and an overseas department, has faced widespread destruction, with major damage to public infrastructure, neighborhoods flattened, and electricity supplies disrupted. The cyclone, described as the worst in 90 years, has caused immense devastation, particularly in the slums of Mayotte where informal structures were severely impacted.
