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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

Cyclone Chido map: ‘Horrific’ devastation as French island Mayotte hit by most powerful cyclone in 90 years

A cyclone barrelling towards southeast Africa for the last four days caused widespread devastation in Mayotte after it struck the French oversea region as the most powerful storm in 90 years.

Cyclone Chido made landfall on Saturday night with winds reaching over 200kph, Meteo-France said, causing damage to housing, government buildings and a hospital, and leaving at least 11 people dead.

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