Cyclone Chido Causes Catastrophic Damage in Mayotte, Death Toll Expected to Soar

Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte as a Category 4 storm, killing at least 11 people with officials predicting the death toll could reach thousands. An estimated 320,000 residents face severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical aid as the cyclone caused widespread destruction, particularly in informal settlements. The storm has since moved to Mozambique, affecting over 2 million people. French authorities are struggling to assess the damage, blocked access to roads hindered aid efforts, and emergency responses are ongoing amid concerns about future disease outbreaks.