Up to 1,000 feared dead after most powerful cyclone in 90 YEARS batters French island

Up to 1,000 people are feared dead after a horror cyclone ripped through a French island in the Indian Ocean, an official has said.

Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte with 136mph winds, which have been described as the worst seen for 90 years.

Harrowing pictures show the devastation left behind due to the powerful category four cyclone after it battered several islands over the weekend.

Trees had been ripped from the ground as entire homes were left without their roofs as the terrifying winds brutally blew them away.

The main airport and hospital in Mayotte - the worst hit territory - was also left with major damage, according to new French prime minister Francois Bayrou.

He added that those living in shacks in the poorer areas of the island could face further problems in the coming days.

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[margaretellis]

My heart goes out to those left to deal with this terrible trajedy

[lolwithdee]

A FRENCH ISLAND IN THE INDIAN OCEAN???? WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE ISLAND????

[justincase]

Before and after photos would have added greatly to the footage. Footage was mostly confusing.

[Paula-bcvq]

These houses don’t look like they can withstand twenty mile an hour wind! God bless their souls!! 😢

[jaccrystal]

Shacks are no protection against powerful cyclones. It's little comfort that the last one in the same Madagascar area was 91 years ago.

[DavidReynolds-bblb]

It’s Mayotte, just off the north coast of Madagascar

[fionamehta]

@andrew30m really? I never saw one report..where and when was this featured on news?

[donnasteadman]

May our prayers be for all the victims during their loss .

[th.trumpet]

I see they're testing HAARP's upgrade .

[FRESHAHMG]

This wasn't normal... we all know what happened here. If not do your research. 😢

[viviansagginario]

Boy did I need this! I've been sitting here overwhelmed by Christmas and getting things done. I'm gonna take a break and get what's going on in my head orginized. God bless you 🙏

[oceansunset]

It's always curious what main stream media do and do not report. And how they report it

[UkTruthSeeker]

They need to Stop messing with Geoengineering, this is whats causing the crazy weather .

[OliviaHacking-kfpx]

It's Mayotte island, part of french overseas territory

[texaspapa]

My prayers are with the victims and their families plus the brave Legionnaires

[E-Kat]

God Almighty, where are you?
You can part the seas, resurrect the dead, but you can't stop this from happening.
How can this be?
I'm so terribly sorry for everyone affected by this catastrophe. 😭❤

[mikelfrance-lx]

Worst storm in 90 years? How bad was the Global Climate change then? Must have been terrible.

[-Tidgy]

And we can only thank humans for this.

[antheaphilander]

Lord Jesus Christ, please save us, guide us, strengthen us and protect us, in your mighty name, Amen. Maranatha 🙏💕

[TSA]

Great reporting….. we’ve not even been given the name of the island BBC. Seriously disrespectful. And given you are so outraged by British commonwealth maybe you should not simply label it a “French island”