An overnight curfew has been implemented in Mayotte following the impact of Cyclone Chido, the most severe storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in nine decades. The official death toll has climbed to 22, with over 1,400 individuals injured, including 48 in critical condition. Concerns linger that the actual number of casualties could be significantly higher.
The curfew, effective from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night, aims to curb looting of damaged structures as authorities work towards stabilizing the region. Mayotte Hospital's latest report, as cited by the capital's mayor, indicates the grim situation on the ground.
