‘It’s as if an atomic bomb fell on Mayotte:’ Widespread destruction after 100-year cyclone pummels French territory
Reports of widespread damage are emerging from Mayotte after a 100-year cyclone ripped across the French archipelago Saturday, inflicting devastation that one resident likened to an atomic bomb, with hundreds and possibly even thousands of feared victims.
Hundreds feared dead after Mayotte hit by cyclone
Some of Mayotte's population of 320,000 have said they are struggling with severe shortages of food, water and shelter. One resident of Mamoudzou waiting in line for supplies said: "We've had no water for three days now, so it's starting to be a lot.
Emergency workers raced on Monday to restore basic services to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, where hundreds or ...
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Race against time for Mayotte rescuers after cyclonePrefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville expects the final death toll will reach 'close to a thousand or even several thousands' ...
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