The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.

Several hundred, possibly thousands, are dead in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devasted the French island territory of Africa on Saturday.{ai:summary}<p>Cyclone Chido has caused a devastating death toll in Mayotte, with estimates ranging from several hundred to potentially thousands, according to the island's top government official. The situation remains dire as recovery efforts continue. #foreignaffairs</p>

Cyclone Chido kills 'several hundred' in French territory off east African coast: top official says

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