Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Two Dead

Cyclone Chido has devastated the French overseas territory of Mayotte, resulting in at least two fatalities and extensive destruction not seen in nearly a century. Winds reached up to 226 km/h (140 mph), prompting authorities to issue the highest storm alert and instruct the 320,000 residents to seek shelter. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed the deployment of 250 emergency personnel, with additional troops on the way to aid recovery efforts. The cyclone caused widespread power outages, affecting over 15,000 homes, and left communications largely interrupted. President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with the affected residents, stating that France would support them during this emergency. Local officials described the situation as catastrophic, with significant structural damage reported across the islands.