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France rushes aid to Mayotte, with hundreds feared dead and hunger rising after Cyclone Chido

The Canadian Press | Canada's Trusted News Leader
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Cyclone Chido leveled entire neighborhoods when it hit Mayotte , France ’s poorest department, on Saturday .

Schools, hospitals, restaurants, and government offices were in ruins.

Many ignored warnings issued 12 to 24 hours before the storm hit, underestimating its power.

Many migrants who are living in Mayotte illegally avoided shelters out of fear of deportation.

French government says it will use satellite data to assess damage, prioritize aid and guide rescue teams.

Mayotte ’s people have previously expressed discontent that their archipelago suffers from underinvestment and neglect by the French government.

The territory has also faced political unrest and rising support for the far-right National Rally party .

December through to March is cyclone season in the southwestern Indian Ocean .

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