France Declares National Day of Mourning for Mayotte Cyclone Victims

Cyclone Chido has left at least 35 dead, thousands injured, and widespread destruction in Mayotte, with residents facing severe shortages of water, food, and electricity.

• Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit Mayotte in 90 years, has caused at least 35 deaths and injured around 2,500 people, with fears the toll could rise significantly.
• French President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning, with flags at half-mast and a minute of silence observed across France and its territories on December 23.
• Mayotte residents are grappling with critical shortages of water, electricity, and food, as emergency aid struggles to reach all affected areas nine days after the disaster.
• Tensions have risen between Mayotte locals and migrants, with accusations that limited resources are being diverted away from the island’s native population.
• Macron has promised a law to rebuild Mayotte and address its systemic challenges, including widespread poverty, informal settlements, and strained public services.

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