Mayotte Faces Severe Flooding Following Tropical Storm Dikeledi

The French territory struggles with extensive damage and displacement as it recovers from Cyclone Chido just one month ago.

Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought torrential rains and flooding to Mayotte, with the southern regions particularly impacted, including the village of Mbouini, which was completely inundated.
The storm came less than a month after Cyclone Chido devastated the island, killing at least 39 people, injuring over 5,600, and destroying numerous homes and infrastructure.
Authorities maintained a red alert for Mayotte, confining residents to their homes or emergency shelters while warning of continued risks from heavy rains, landslides, and high winds.
Over 16,000 people sought refuge in emergency shelters, including schools and mosques, as many residents remain without adequate housing following Chido's destruction.
Meteorologists predict Dikeledi may regain strength as it moves toward Mozambique, with ongoing concerns about the storm's lasting effects on the already fragile region.