Study links climate change to Cyclone Chido's intensification, making it Mayotte's worst storm in 90 years.

Scientists from Imperial College London link climate change to the intensification of Cyclone Chido, which struck Mayotte in 2024. The study shows that cyclones of Chido's strength are now 40% more likely due to warmer climates. As a result, wind speeds increased by 3 miles per second compared to pre-industrial times, elevating Chido from a Category 3 to a Category 4 storm. This makes Chido the most damaging cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years.

December 18, 2024
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