Cyclone Chido has left at least 11 dead in Mayotte and caused extensive devastation as it heads toward Mozambique, potentially affecting 2.5 million people. Assistance is being deployed amid fears of increased casualties and infrastructure loss.
Cyclone Chido has caused catastrophic damage in the French territory of Mayotte, resulting in at least 11 confirmed fatalities. The cyclone, which reached landfall on Sunday in Mozambique, has been reported to impact approximately 2.5 million individuals in northern Mozambique. The French Interior Ministry indicated difficulties in obtaining comprehensive casualty reports from Mayotte but noted critical conditions for nine patients and 246 others injured.
Cyclone Chido, categorized as a potent category 4 cyclone with wind speeds exceeding 220 kph (136 mph), wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a predominantly impoverished French island territory in the Indian Ocean. Preceding its arrival in Mozambique, Chido left Mayotte grappling with extensive property destruction, including significant damage to public infrastructure. The cyclone’s effects are particularly dire, as the region struggles with socioeconomic challenges exacerbated by severe weather events, prompting urgent calls for assistance and support.
In summary, Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, affirming its status as the most destructive cyclone to hit the island in nine decades. As it continues to pose risks in Mozambique and potentially other southern African nations, authorities remain on high alert for further emergencies while humanitarian assistance efforts are swiftly organized to address the immediate needs of affected populations.
Original Source: time.com
