HILLARY BETT
Hundreds of people are feared dead in Mayotte after the French Indian Ocean territory was devastated by a powerful cyclone.
Entire settlements were flattened when Cyclone Chido brought wind speeds of more than 225 km/h (140 mph), with the poorest living in makeshift shelters particularly hard hit.
Rescue workers, including reinforcements from France, are combing through the debris searching for survivors.
Widespread damage to infrastructure—including downed power lines and impassable roads—is severely hindering emergency operations.
Some of Mayotte's population of 320,000 have said they are struggling with severe shortages of food, water, and shelter.
