Mayotte: 'Apocalyptic scenes' after Cyclone Chido

The French government is mobilising support to help its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, following Saturday's devastating cyclone. Hundreds of people are feared dead and there's growing concern about the lack of basic supplies. We speak to our reporter who is following the developments. We also explain what Mayotte is known for and why the island has a large number of undocumented migrants living in informal settlements.

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Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Ruins of homes lie in the aftermath of the Cyclone Chido in Labattoir, Mayotte, France, December 16, 2024. Credit: Chafion Madi/Reuters)