In brief
The storm has reportedly caused fatalities and widespread destruction, with ongoing response efforts by the French government.
Tropical Cyclone Chido is advancing towards Mozambique after inflicting significant damage and several fatalities in Mayotte, a French territory located approximately 500 miles east of Mozambique. The storm, with sustained winds reaching up to 132 miles per hour, was reported to have made landfall in Mayotte over the weekend.French officials have encountered serious destruction in Mayotte, stating that multiple people have lost their lives as a result of the cyclone. Bruno Retailleau, the French interior minister, indicated that the island appears to be devastated, although an exact death toll has not yet been established. The cyclone has damaged critical infrastructure, including an airport.As it progresses, the cyclone is expected to yield further impacts on the region. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the French government will initiate relief efforts for the affected areas in Mayotte, where a red cyclone alert remains in effect as the storm continues to move away and skies begin to clear.Stay tuned for updates as the cyclone approaches Mozambique, sparking concerns over more severe conditions in the region.
