Cyclone Chido Approaches Mayotte, Mozambique

Cyclone Chido is approaching Mayotte and other regions in the Indian Ocean, prompting the highest alert level in Mayotte with strict confinement orders for its 320,000 residents. The cyclone is expected to bring winds exceeding 180 km/h (112 mph) and could severely impact countries such as Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique, with predictions of affecting up to 2.5 million people in Mozambique alone. Authorities have activated emergency responses, including the closure of schools in Comoros and mass evacuations in Madagascar. The French government is sending emergency personnel to Mayotte, where shelters have been set up for vulnerable populations. Winds are projected to intensify as the cyclone moves towards Mozambique, raising concerns about flooding and disease outbreaks in the affected areas. Local meteorological services are preparing for significant damage as the storm makes landfall this weekend.