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Close to 1,000 people feared dead after cyclone in French territory of Mayotte

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Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, the island's top official has said.
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News video: Thousands Killed In France's Mayotte | Cyclone Chido Leaves Trails of Destruction, Worst In Century

Thousands Killed In France's Mayotte | Cyclone Chido Leaves Trails of Destruction, Worst In Century 03:13

 Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, leaving behind a trail of destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory. With homes destroyed, roads covered in debris, and at least 14 lives lost, the island faces an overwhelming challenge. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to assist survivors,...

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Chido brought winds in excess of 220kph when it made landfall on Saturday, according to the French weather service, ripping roofs off houses in the archipelago which has a population of just over..

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