Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte with winds of over 140 mph, confirming at least 31 deaths and thousands missing. President Macron visited, pledging aid amid increasing humanitarian needs as the region suffers from shortages of water and electricity. Emergency services are working to restore vital infrastructure, while concerns grow over potential disease outbreaks due to inadequate sanitation. The government declared an exceptional natural disaster and activated measures to expedite aid and manage the crisis. Many areas remain inaccessible, complicating damage assessments in this impoverished French territory.