The death toll from Hurricane Chido in France's Mayotte has surpassed 30 people

The number of dead as a result of hurricane "Shido" in the French department of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean reached 31 people. This was reported by the TV channel BFMTV on Wednesday, December 18.

According to preliminary official data, more than 1400 more people were injured.

It is specified that 1373 of them received minor injuries, another 45 required emergency treatment.

The strongest for 90 years tropical cyclone "Shido" hit Mayotte on December 14. The storm was accompanied by heavy rainfall and wind gusts of up to 250 km/h, and at least 15 thousand households were left without electricity. Local authorities expressed fears that the final number of victims could reach several thousand.

Rescue workers and medicines were sent to Mayotte, and the Minister of Interior and Overseas Territories of France Bruno Retayo undertook to coordinate the work to overcome the consequences of the hurricane. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would visit Mayotte to support citizens and declare national mourning in the country. His visit is expected to take place on Thursday.