Cyclone Chido kills two, causes severe damage in Mayotte


By Tang Ji
  • World
  • Sunday, 15 Dec 2024

PARIS, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least two people have died and significant material damage is reported in Mayotte as Cyclone Chido swept through the French Indian Ocean territory on Saturday, French media said.

The powerful storm, which brought winds exceeding 220 km/h, caused fatalities in Petite-Terre, BFM TW reported. Authorities have activated a red alert on the island.

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