Mayotte hit by worst cyclone in 90 years
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Cyclone Chido hit the far north of Mayotte at around 15:00 local time (12:00 GMT) on Saturday as an intense tropical cyclone, equivalent to a major category four hurricane, News.az reports citing BBC.
Wind speeds of 226 km/h (140 mph) were recorded as the cyclone made landfall on the island.
Wave heights were also estimated to be between four and eight metres (13-28ft) on the north coast of the island.
It is the strongest cyclone to have hit Mayotte in 90 years.
Wind speeds of 226 km/h (140 mph) were recorded as the cyclone made landfall on the island.
Wave heights were also estimated to be between four and eight metres (13-28ft) on the north coast of the island.
It is the strongest cyclone to have hit Mayotte in 90 years.
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