French authorities impose curfew in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido kills 22, injures 1,500.

French authorities have imposed a curfew in Mayotte following Cyclone Chido, the worst storm in nearly a century, which left at least 22 dead and over 1,500 injured. The French military is sending daily aid, including food, water, and medicine, as 70% of the population is affected and telecom services are down. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit the island soon. Authorities fear the death toll may rise significantly.

December 17, 2024
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