Mayotte residents left with 'no water, no electricity' after cyclone

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Residents of French overseas territory Mayotte share their experiences as access to water and electricity remains difficult. Cyclone Chido, which hit Mayotte on 14 December before barrelling on to Mozambique, was the latest in a string of storms worldwide fuelled by climate change. A preliminary toll from France's interior ministry shows that 22 people were confirmed killed and 1,373 injured but officials are warning that the toll could rise exponentially.

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00:00No water, no electricity, so we are at La Bougie and then we recover water as we can.

00:25We had a certain amount of reserves, but it will start to become more difficult.

00:31But I know that the water is being gradually restored and there are water points where we can, with cans,

00:36get something to wash a little, do the dishes, that's it.

00:55Our house was the victim of this cyclone that started by removing everything that is concrete.

01:03And so there are the walls that were also destroyed.

01:10And in the end, it's just the toilets that remain intact.

01:26We are looking for water to drink. Water packs are rare.

01:32We also lack sardines, the canned products, all that is rare, so we are looking for it.

01:39It is true that we have already done several stores, but like everyone, everyone rushes to the stores,

01:44so inevitably there are shortages.

01:55For more information, visit www.fema.gov

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