Mayotte: France holds silence for cyclone Chido victims

Monday, 23 December 2024 (1 day ago)
France has begun a national day of mourning for those killed in a deadly cyclone on its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. In a show of respect, the announcement of a new French government was put on hold.

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News video: In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water.

In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water. 01:00

In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again on Thursday December 19, five days after the disaster caused by cyclone Chido. Women hastily dig out basins to collect what they can. Since the cyclone hit, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water.

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Mayotte Overseas department of France in the Indian Ocean

As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning [Video]

As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning

French troops and firefighters are working tirelessly in Mayotte, devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit the region in 90 years. Hospitals remain overwhelmed, with doctors treating injuries on the streets amidst fears of cholera outbreaks due to the lack of clean water and power.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 1970

France holds day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte [Video]

France holds day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte

A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at half-mast after President Macron declared a national day of mourning for those lost in Cyclone Chido’s devastation of Mayotte.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:29Published on January 1, 1970

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