The cyclone has resulted in several fatalities and significant infrastructure damage in Mayotte, raising concerns for the impending impact on Mozambique.
**Tropical Cyclone Chido Approaches Mozambique After Deadly Impact in Mayotte**
**Tropical Cyclone Chido Approaches Mozambique After Deadly Impact in Mayotte**
Tropical Cyclone Chido, with devastating winds, is headed for Mozambique following its deadly passage through Mayotte, France's overseas territory.
Tropical Cyclone Chido, categorized similarly to a Category 4 hurricane, is en route to Mozambique after wreaking havoc in the French territory of Mayotte, leading to loss of life and destruction. Reports from the U.S. military's Joint Typhoon Warning Center indicated that Chido sustained wind speeds of up to 132 miles per hour as it traversed the Indian Ocean toward East Africa on Sunday.
The cyclone made landfall on Mayotte, home to approximately 300,000 inhabitants, impacting infrastructure, including its airport. According to French officials, several fatalities were reported, though a precise count is yet to be determined. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described a "devastated" landscape on the island, suggesting widespread infrastructure damage.
Chido had passed north of Madagascar before targeting Mayotte, causing distress and concern among the residents and officials. In response, President Emmanuel Macron indicated that the French government is mobilizing resources for relief efforts in the affected region. As of Sunday morning, Mayotte remained under a red cyclone alert, though forecasts suggested that the weather was improving as the storm moved away.
With Chido expected to impact Mozambique next, questions arise regarding preparedness and potential responses from local governments to mitigate the damage as this powerful storm continues its unpredictable course. The international community watches closely, considering the vulnerability of regions in East Africa to such severe weather phenomena.
