At least 11 dead from Cyclone Chido in French territory of Mayotte, but figure could rise to ‘several hundred,’ official says
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.
'Several hundred' feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido could be "several hundred" and may be close to 1,000, the island's top government official told the local broadcaster on Sunday.
Hundreds feared dead after worst cyclone in 90 years slams French territory Mayotte
Officials in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte estimate Cyclone Chido killed hundreds of people after the worst storm in 90 years struck the Indian Ocean archipelago.The big picture: Mayotte hospital officials confirmed Cyclone Chido killed at least 11 people and wounded some 250 others on Saturday,
Mayotte hit by worst cyclone in 90 years
France has sent emergency service workers to Mayotte, its Indian Ocean territory, after the island was hit by a severe tropical cyclone. Winds of more than 225km/h (140mph) were recorded on Saturday morning as Cyclone Chido struck the island, which is located northwest of Madagascar.
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is ‘several hundred,’ top official says
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.
Hundreds feared dead on French territory Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
A senior official said Sunday that the death toll from cyclone Chido’s passage across Mayotte would be in the hundreds, perhaps even thousands, as France rushed in rescue workers and supplies. Their efforts will be hindered by the damage to airports and electricity distribution in the French Indian Ocean territory.
Thousands feared dead after cyclone hits French island of Mayotte
Several hundred people, maybe even thousands, may have been killed by Cyclone Chido in the French archipelago of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, a senior local French official said on Sunday. Zachary Goelman produced this report.
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits French island of Mayotte
Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the Indian Ocean archipelago. Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville told the Mayotte la 1ère radio station that no official death toll is available,
Hundreds Feared Dead After Cyclone Chido Hits French Territory Mayotte
The deadliest cyclone in 90 years devastated the French territory, with hundreds feared dead amid a massive rescue operation.
Historic cyclone batters France's Mayotte territory, devastation feared
A powerful cyclone slammed into Mayotte early on Saturday, raising concerns about the scale of devastation from the worst storm to hit the French overseas territory in almost a century, officials said.
Hundreds feared dead after cyclone hits French territory of Mayotte, official says
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido could be 'several hundred' or even close to 1,000, the island's top government official said Sunday. Video taken during the height of the storm shows people taking cover under tables and men using their bodies to keep a door closed against strong winds.
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