Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06pm on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Chido devastated France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, leaving hundreds feared dead, according to local officials. The cyclone, with wind speeds over 225 km/h, flattened communities and destroyed makeshift homes. Initial reports listed 11 fatalities, but authorities expect the toll to rise significantly. Tens of thousands are homeless, with electricity, water, and communication disrupted. France has deployed 250 rescue workers and emergency supplies. Pamandzi Airport sustained major damage, hindering relief efforts. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called the destruction “unprecedented since 1934.” The storm has intensified, causing further damage in Mozambique and threatening southern Malawi and Zimbabwe.
