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France's President Macron Surveys Cyclone Devastation In Mayotte

People queue for gas in Mamoudzou, in the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, after Cyclone Chido. (AP Photo/Adrienne Surprenant)

France's President Emmanuel Macron visited the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, which caused widespread destruction across the French territory. Thousands of residents are struggling to cope without basic necessities such as water and electricity.

Upon arrival, Macron was informed by an airport security agent that Mayotte had been severely impacted by the cyclone. Families, including young children, are facing dire conditions with no access to water, food, or shelter.

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