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Video. As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning

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French troops and firefighters are working around the clock in Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike the region in 90 years.

At least 35 people have been confirmed dead following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, though officials warn the actual death toll is likely much higher.

Emergency crews are on the ground providing food, water, and aid, but recovery efforts are being hampered by the extensive damage.

Meanwhile, France observed a national day of mourning, with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister François Bayrou pledging international support for the island's reconstruction.

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