Cyclone Chido, considered the worst storm in a century, has brought widespread devastation to the French overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone has caused complete destruction of shantytown areas, government buildings, a hospital, and makeshift housing, leaving at least 4 people dead. The government has deployed 110 civil security military officers and firefighters, as well as 1,600 gendarmes and police officers, to respond to the disaster. The storm is expected to remain dangerous as it moves southwest, with its impact still being felt in the region. The full extent of the damage and the number of injuries are yet to be determined, but the situation remains dire. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, and aid efforts are underway to support those affected by the cyclone.
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Cyclone name: Cyclone Chido
Location: Mayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean
Damage: Widespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing
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Fact | Tribune.com.pk | The News | Geo TV |
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deaths | 2 | at least 4 reported | N/A |
injured | null | unknown | N/A |
damage | severe | widespread, including destroyed government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing | N/A |
power outages | over 15,000 homes | over 15,000 homes without electricity | N/A |
Cyclone name | N/A | Cyclone Chido | Cyclone Chido |
Location | N/A | Mayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean | Mayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean |
Damage | N/A | Widespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing | Widespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing |
Deaths | N/A | At least 4 people reported dead | At least 4 people reported dead |
Injuries | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
Government response | N/A | 110 civil security military officers and firefighters sent, 1,600 gendarmes and police officers on the ground | 110 civil security military officers and firefighters sent, 1,600 gendarmes and police officers on the ground |
Storm status | N/A | Expected to remain dangerous as it moves southwest | Expected to remain dangerous as it moves southwest |
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Cyclone name: Cyclone Chido
Location: Mayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean
Damage: Widespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing
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