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Hundreds feared dead in Mayotte

Entire settlements were flattened when Cyclone Chido brought wind speeds of more than 225km/h with the poorest living in makeshift shelters particularly hard hit.

Rescue workers are still attempting to reach some communities as they search for survivors. Entire settlements were flattened when Cyclone Chido brought wind speeds of more than 225km/h, with the poorest living in makeshift shelters particularly hard hit.

The storm has also passed over Mozambique and moved onto Malawi, where there are fears of serious flooding.

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(Pic: Debris lies on the street in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, in Mamoudzou, Mayotte; Credit: Reuters)

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