Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on the French territory of Mayotte, with hundreds feared dead after initial reports listed 14 fatalities. The cyclone brought winds exceeding 225 km/h, devastating entire neighborhoods and impacting the poorest populations living in temporary shelters. Authorities are struggling with infrastructure damage, complicating rescue efforts. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin indicated that the complete death toll may take days to determine, with concerns that it could reach into the thousands. A local resident described the destruction as akin to the aftermath of a nuclear disaster.