Following Cyclone Chido, the official death toll in Mayotte remains at 35, yet higher estimates suggest thousands are missing, prompting concern among authorities.
Macron toured Mayotte amid public distress over the cyclone's impact, engaging in tense interactions with residents, reflecting their anxiety about the disaster’s aftermath.
Reports suggested up to 60,000 may have perished due to Cyclone Chido, equivalent to 19% of the island's population, raising alarm over the true death toll.
Local officials and lawmakers expressed differing views on the casualty figures, ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands, revealing a lack of reliable information.
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