Storm with a speed of 200 KM, house and hospital destroyed in one blow, fear of 1000 deaths

Cyclone ‘Chido’ (Cyclone Chido) has caused heavy destruction in the Mayotte region of the Indian Ocean of France. A gust of 200 km/h (124 mph) destroyed everything. According to French TV reports, hundreds of people died in the disaster. The death toll is said to be close to a thousand. An official said that this is the worst storm to hit here in 90 years.

Mayotte, located in the southeastern Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, is the poorest region in France and the European Union. The number of illegal immigrants here is very high. More than 75 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Due to the lack of accurate population figures, an official said it is very difficult to ascertain the exact number of deaths and injuries due to the cyclone. This has caused heavy damage to public infrastructure including the airport. Power supply has stopped. The Interior Ministry confirmed at least 11 deaths and more than 250 injured on Sunday, but said the toll was likely to rise significantly.

The storm came at a speed of 200 km per hour
According to the French government agency, Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mayotte overnight. Its speed was over 200 km/h (124 mph). Houses, government buildings and a hospital were badly damaged due to its impact. It was said to be the most powerful storm to hit the islands in more than 90 years.

A gust of 200 km/h (124 mph) destroyed everything. According to French TV reports, hundreds of people died in the disaster. The death toll is said to be close to a thousand. An official said that this is the worst storm to hit here in 90 years.