After Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte, aerial satellite imagery from the Copernicus network has proved essential for assessing damage and aiding relief efforts. Engineers from the Sertit lab at the University of Strasbourg have identified extensive destruction, with up to 80% of buildings in some areas completely destroyed. The satellite data is crucial for organizing rescue operations amidst difficult ground conditions, particularly highlighting the devastation in communities like Mamoudzou and Kawéni, where thousands of homes and schools have been impacted.

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