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Mayotte feels like nuclear war aftermath since cyclone, residents say
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| Contributor | Juan Croniqueur |
| Last Edited | Juan Croniqueur Dec 16, 2024 09:08pm |
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| Author | Rachel Hagan and Richard Kagoe |
| News Date | Monday, December 16, 2024 08:10:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Residents of Mayotte have spoken of "apocalyptic scenes" caused by the worst storm in 90 years to hit the French Indian Ocean territory.
Cyclone Chido brought wind speeds of more than 225km/h (140mph), flattening areas where the poorest lived in sheet-metal roof shacks.
"We've had no water for three days now," said one resident of the capital city Mamoudzou. "Some of my neighbours are hungry and thirsty," another one said.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will be travelling to Mayotte "in the coming days", as he pledged to support fellow citizens, civil servants and emergency services involved in rescue efforts. |
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