Cyclone Belal Claims Hundreds of Lives in France’s Mayotte Island

PM Modi Offers Support as French Territory Grapples with Worst Storm in 90 Years

Key Points:

• Cyclone Belal wreaks unprecedented havoc on French island of Mayotte
• Death toll could exceed 1000 as assessment remains challenging
• France deploys 140 civil security personnel for rescue operations

NEW DELHI – A devastating cyclone has struck France’s Mayotte island, causing massive destruction and hundreds of casualties, with Prime Minister Modi extending support.

The cyclone, named Belal, has caused extensive damage to infrastructure.

Meanwhile, power supply remains completely disrupted across the island.

“This is the most severe storm in 90 years,” said a French government official.

International Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences through social media.

He assured France of India’s complete support during this crisis.

Moreover, President Macron is personally monitoring the situation.

Rescue Operations

The French government has mobilized emergency response teams.

However, accessing affected areas remains extremely challenging.

In addition, neighboring Comoros and Madagascar have also reported storm damage.

Impact Assessment

The destruction has severely affected the island’s airport facilities.

On the other hand, communication networks have suffered extensive damage.

Meanwhile, preliminary estimates suggest unprecedented infrastructure losses.

The death toll could potentially exceed 1000 victims.