Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:32am on 16 Dec 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
A French senator has raised alarm over the dire conditions in Mayotte following Cyclone Chido. "People are starting to die of thirst and hunger," said Senator Salama Ramia, speaking from a makeshift shelter. The cyclone, with wind speeds of 140mph, has devastated the island, destroying homes, schools, and hospitals. Many residents have been without water for three days, worsening an already severe drought. Authorities fear the death toll could reach several thousand as food and water shortages persist. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has arrived in Mayotte to assess the crisis and oversee relief efforts.
