Authorities in Mayotte impose overnight curfew in aftermath of cyclone Chido

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Three days after powerful Indian Ocean cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a curfew has been imposed in the small but densely populated French island. France continues to use military aircraft to rush rescuers and supplies into the territory.

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00:00An overnight curfew has been put in place in Mayotte starting Tuesday evening in the

00:08aftermath of Cyclone Chido.

00:11Dozens have died after the worst storm in nearly a century hit the French overseas territory

00:16in the Indian Ocean.

00:19Aid efforts continue as French military aircraft continue to deliver food and water daily.

00:27An airbase on the nearby Réunion Island is being used as a staging post for emergency

00:32relief supplies.

00:34Nearly 70% of Mayotte's population has been gravely affected, with entire neighbourhoods

00:39reduced to rubble.

00:42The island's main hospital remains severely damaged, and a field hospital is expected

00:47to arrive on Thursday.

00:49French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to visit Mayotte soon and to declare a national

00:54mourning period.

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