Authorities in Mayotte fear the death toll from Category 4 Cyclone Chido could reach hundreds or even thousands.

Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage on the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, leaving several people dead, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa.

Aerial footage shows the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Chido as thousands of people are feared dead. Cyclone Chido swept through the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Saturday (14 December).

Following are some facts about the French overseas territory of Mayotte, devastated by Cyclone Chido this weekend. GEOGRAPHY Mayotte is a French territory located off the southeastern shores of Africa.

France is rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean that has been shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century

France's Interior Ministry says at least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean

Emergency workers sought survivors on Monday and struggled to restore services in Mayotte, France's poorest overseas territory, where hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the worst cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean islands in nearly a century.

Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.

Emergency workers raced on Monday to restore basic services to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the most powerful cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean island in nearly a century.