In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Chido, authorities in Mayotte have implemented a curfew to manage the crisis as food and water supplies are urgently delivered to the island. The storm caused catastrophic damage, with officials reporting at least 22 confirmed fatalities and the potential for hundreds more unaccounted due to the challenges posed by the territory's undocumented immigrant population and makeshift housing.
Curfew Imposed in Mayotte Following Catastrophic Cyclone Chido
Curfew Imposed in Mayotte Following Catastrophic Cyclone Chido
Mayotte faces severe devastation and a mounting death toll as Tropical Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc across the islands.
The curfew mandated by France's interior ministry will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., aiming to maintain order as the islands grapple with the aftermath of the disaster. Witnesses described widespread destruction, as the cyclone unleashed winds exceeding 124 mph and toppled entire neighborhoods. The mayor of Mamoudzou stated that over 1,400 individuals were hurt and that many remote hillside areas remain unreachable for rescue operations.
President Emmanuel Macron is slated to visit the stricken territory soon to oversee the relief efforts. Local officials noted that the cyclone's intensity was unprecedented for the region, which often escapes severe storms due to Madagascar's geographic shielding. The road to recovery appears long; however, aid is currently being facilitated from Réunion Island, where rescue operations are being organized.
As recovery efforts ramp up, a sense of urgency permeates the community as residents begin to assess the full extent of the devastation, trying to come to terms with the loss of life and homes in a territory that relies heavily on aid and international assistance for survival.
President Emmanuel Macron is slated to visit the stricken territory soon to oversee the relief efforts. Local officials noted that the cyclone's intensity was unprecedented for the region, which often escapes severe storms due to Madagascar's geographic shielding. The road to recovery appears long; however, aid is currently being facilitated from Réunion Island, where rescue operations are being organized.
As recovery efforts ramp up, a sense of urgency permeates the community as residents begin to assess the full extent of the devastation, trying to come to terms with the loss of life and homes in a territory that relies heavily on aid and international assistance for survival.
