Authorities in Mayotte are racing against time to assist victims of Cyclone Chido, which has caused widespread devastation and is feared to have resulted in ‘several hundred’ deaths. Julien Bousac, coordinator for Médecins du Monde, emphasizes the urgent need to restore communication to better understand the situation on the ground. The local population is the primary source of aid as efforts to establish contact with volunteers are ongoing. Concerns about cholera outbreaks post-disaster have also been raised due to the compromised living conditions.

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