Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:19pm on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, killing 14 and injuring 255 people. The strongest storm in 90+ years destroyed shantytowns, uprooted trees, and damaged infrastructure, leaving over 15,000 homes without power. Hospitals, schools, and airports sustained severe damage. Rescue efforts are underway, with 160 soldiers and firefighters reinforcing the response. Acting Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described the devastation as "apocalyptic," noting it may take days to confirm the full toll. The cyclone later struck Mozambique, affecting communication and threatening 1.7M people across the region, as climate change continues to fuel extreme weather events.
