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Hospitals overwhelmed as Mayotte battles aftermath of cyclone Chido

IndiaTimes Sunday, 22 December 2024
One week after the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, is still reeling. The worst cyclone the archipelago has seen in nearly a century has left the region in a state of disaster, with hospitals overwhelmed, essential services disrupted, and thousands of people suffering in the aftermath. Despite efforts to provide aid, the situation remains dire.
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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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