Cyclone Chido has caused widespread damage and fatalities in the French territory of Mayotte. French President Macron visits the area to assess the situation.
French authorities reported at least 31 deaths and over 1,500 injuries, with more than 200 in critical condition, following Cyclone Chido's impact on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte . French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Mayotte to assess the damage, planning to conduct an aerial survey, visit a hospital, and tour a devastated neighborhood.
While official numbers stand at 31 fatalities, fears persist that hundreds or even thousands may have perished after the strongest cyclone in nearly a century ravaged the French territory on Saturday
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