An exceptional natural disaster has been declared in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastated the region, resulting in at least 31 reported deaths and thousands missing. This declaration, a first for France, allows for rapid emergency response. President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Mayotte, where critical resources are being deployed to restore services amidst concerns over water shortages and potential disease outbreaks. The cyclone, the worst in 90 years, has left half the territory without power, impacting many residents living in shanty towns.