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Natural Disasters Striking Mayotte and Vanuatu: A Call for Preparedness

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 - by Maya Chowdhury - Leave a Comment

Cyclone Chido ravages Mayotte with winds over 225 km/h, impacting vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu, causing landslides near shipping terminals. Both events reveal the increasing vulnerability …

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Tropical Cyclone Chido Causes Catastrophic Damage in Mayotte

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

Tropical Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on December 14, 2024, resulting in at least 21 confirmed deaths, over 830 injuries, and leaving one-third of the island’s 320,000 residents homeless. Emergency services …