Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte: hundreds of fatalities feared!

Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte: hundreds of fatalities feared!

The devastating consequences of the cyclons Chido: Hundreds could be dead!

A storm that will go into the history books! Cyclone Chido, the most violent storm that has hit the French island of Mayotte for 90 years, could have "several hundred" lives. The authorities are on alert!

The prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville spoke in an interview with the local broadcaster Mayotte la 1ere of a possible number in the thousands. "It is impossible to give a precise number," said Bieuville, while the French Interior Minister described the situation as extremely worrying.

The first reports speak of at least 11 confirmed deaths, but reality could be much darker. "It will be difficult to count all victims," ​​warned the Interior Ministry. The exact numbers are difficult to determine after the storm, as the island is fighting with acute problems such as food and water shortages.

The destruction is unimaginable!

With wind speeds of over 200 km/h, Chido swept across the island and left a trace of devastation. Emergency accommodations, government buildings and even a hospital were badly damaged. "Everyone understands that this cyclone was unexpectedly violent," said Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after a crisis meeting.

The situation is tense: Mayotte, almost 8000 km from Paris, has been suffering from poverty and social unrest for years. The 320,000 inhabitants are already burdened by water shortages and attempts to restrict citizenship rights. "The counting of the dead becomes complicated, because in this Muslim region the dead are buried within 24 hours," added an official of the Interior Ministry.

The destruction is "dramatic", says the provisional Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who will travel to Mayotte on Monday. "It will take several days to determine the exact number of dead, but we fear that it is high," he said after meeting Bayrou.

a storm with global effects!

The CHIDO cyclone is not just a local tragedy. He is considered one of the last in a series of storms that are reinforced by climate change. According to meteorologists, the "extraordinary" cyclone was super charged by the particularly warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

The United Nations warn that around 1.7 million people are in danger. The remains of the cyclone could also lead to violent rainfalls in the neighboring countries such as Malawi that could trigger floods. Zimbabwe and Sambia also have to expect heavy rains.

The region is highest alert! The damage is enormous and people are faced with a humanitarian disaster. The world looks forward to developments in Mayotte and the surrounding areas, while the authorities call for help and support.