Cyclone Chido Causes Devastation in Mayotte

World12/15/2024
Cyclone Chido Causes Devastation in Mayotte
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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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deaths2at least 4 reportedN/A
injurednullunknownN/A
damageseverewidespread, including destroyed government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housingN/A
power outagesover 15,000 homesover 15,000 homes without electricityN/A
Cyclone nameN/ACyclone ChidoCyclone Chido
LocationN/AMayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian OceanMayotte, French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean
DamageN/AWidespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housingWidespread destruction, including complete devastation of shantytown areas, government buildings, hospital, and makeshift housing
DeathsN/AAt least 4 people reported deadAt least 4 people reported dead
InjuriesN/AUnknownUnknown
Government responseN/A110 civil security military officers and firefighters sent, 1,600 gendarmes and police officers on the ground110 civil security military officers and firefighters sent, 1,600 gendarmes and police officers on the ground
Storm statusN/AExpected to remain dangerous as it moves southwestExpected to remain dangerous as it moves southwest

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