The aftermath of Cyclone Chido has left the communities of Mayotte devasted.
Cyclone Chido hit the region of Mayotte, France, on December 14th and is claimed to be one of the worst storms to hit the island in over 90 years.
Boinali Dhakioine, from Mamoudzou, Mayotte, France, captured heartbreaking footage of the effects of the cyclone on the island in the Indian Ocean.
Many towns and homes were left destroyed as collapsed roofs, fallen trees and abandoned cars can be seen blocking the streets.
Mayotte was hit with torrential rainfall, wave heights over 5 meters and winds reaching up to 200 km per hour.
The natural disaster resulted in communities cut off from electricity and water and many roads, internet and phone networks still down.
The cyclone continued to cause heartbreak to nearby islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique where the death toll is rising.
French President Emmanuel Macron declared national mourning and claimed to support residents and emergency services involved in the emergency and relief operation.
President Macron claimed to visit the French Indian Ocean territory in support of rescue teams who are struggling to clean up one of the biggest storms to hit the region in nearly a century.