Cyclone survivors live 'wretched existence' on cut-off island of Mayotte
Thursday, 19 December 2024 For days the world has been told how Cyclone Chido has laid waste to the small Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. But few can truly understand just how devastating the most powerful cyclone to hit this region has been.
Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, leaving behind a trail of destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory. With homes destroyed, roads covered in debris, and at least 14 lives lost, the island faces an overwhelming challenge. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to assist survivors,...
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Three days after powerful Indian Ocean cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a curfew has been imposed in the small but densely populated French island. France continues to use military aircraft to rush rescuers..
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