Catastrophic Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Thousands Feared Dead

The island of Mayotte faces unimaginable devastation in the wake of Cyclone Chido, a Category 5 storm that has left entire communities in ruins. Local authorities describe the aftermath as a "war landscape," with homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods obliterated. Thousands are feared dead, and rescue efforts are underway amid widespread destruction.

Cyclone Chido made landfall on Mayotte, a small French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, late Friday night, unleashing winds exceeding 180 mph and torrential rains that caused massive flooding. The storm surge submerged coastal areas, wiping out villages. . .