Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, potentially causing hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Rescue efforts are hampered by damaged infrastructure and the custom of quick burials. Hospitals and homes are severely damaged, with many injured. Aid is arriving from France and international organizations.
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