2024-12-16 11:00:09
Infrastructure
Nature
Africa

Devastation in Mayotte: Cyclone Chido's Toll

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Cyclone Chido has unleashed unprecedented destruction on Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean. With winds exceeding 200 km/h, the storm has led to catastrophic damage, causing the deaths of at least eleven individuals and leaving hundreds, if not thousands, feared deceased. Entire neighborhoods in the capital, Mamoudzou, have been obliterated, and more than 15,000 households are without electricity. The cyclone, the most severe in 90 years, has not only ravaged Mayotte but also affected northern Mozambique and the Comoros islands, where injuries and displacements were reported.

The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by the region's poverty, with over 100,000 undocumented migrants and three-quarters of Mayotte's 320,000 residents living below the French poverty line. Rescue efforts are hindered by the destruction of health services, as hospitals and medical centers are rendered non-operational. Teams are tirelessly searching for survivors amidst the ruins, particularly in impoverished areas, where communication and infrastructure have collapsed.

As the world watches, the European Union and the World Health Organization have mobilized support. A first aid plane from La Réunion has already delivered essential medical supplies and personnel to assist in the recovery efforts. The remnants of Cyclone Chido may continue to impact neighboring regions, raising concerns of further humanitarian challenges. The full extent of loss and damage remains unclear, but the urgent need for aid and support in Mayotte is undeniable.

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Politics
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