Mayotte devastated by Cyclone Chido: Photos, videos capture damage

The worst storm to hit the Indian Ocean islands in approximately 100 years, Chido’s 124 mph winds tore apart infrastructure and disrupted power and drinking sources, This was reported by Reuters. Mayotte is a French territory off the east coast of Africa with approximately 320,000 inhabitants.

France’s top official on Mayotte, François-Xavier Bieuville, speaking to local media, estimated there could be hundreds or even thousands of deaths, according to several reports.

Huts and buildings were left completely destroyed when the cyclone hit the nation hampered by poverty. Here’s a look at the damage left by Cyclone Chido.

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Photos, aerial video footage destruction

Cyclone Chido continued to Mozambique after Mayotte

Aerials show extensive damage after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte

Cyclone Chido hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte, damaging buildings and structures and cutting power lines.

Chido formed in the Indian Ocean on Friday afternoon and headed west and hit Mozambique Sunday. The storm is weakening as it moves over land, according to Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

“UNICEF is concerned about the immediate effects of this cyclone, the loss of life, the damage to schools, to people’s homes, to health facilities,” a video from UNICEF Mozambique wrote on X said.

Communications are down in large parts of Mayotte and relief operations are underway, according to Reuters.

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