French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called for an emergency inter-ministerial meeting due to the severe impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte, which remains under a red alert. Almost 1,600 police and gendarmes have been deployed to assist the affected population and prevent looting. Reports indicate significant destruction, including uprooted roofs and devastated streets. The president of the Mayotte mayors’ association has warned that it will be miraculous if there are no fatalities. This cyclone’s intensity is unprecedented in the region in nearly 90 years.

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