Cyclone Chido Devastates Mozambique and Mayotte, Leaving Scores Dead and Thousands Affected
Cyclone Chido has caused significant destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte, resulting in 94 deaths and injuries to 768 individuals in Mozambique alone. Over 622,000 people have been affected by the cyclone, which brought winds of 260 km/h and heavy rainfall. Educational and health infrastructures were severely damaged, impacting hundreds of thousands of students. In Mayotte, the cyclone marked the worst storm in 90 years, with initial death tolls reaching 35. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with governments mobilizing support and resources for affected communities.