Mozambican authorities previously reported 76 casualties.
The cyclone caused widespread damage in the French overseas department of Mayotte, located in the Indian Ocean.
Chido then hit Mozambique, where it destroyed about 110,000 houses.
In Mayotte, the official death toll so far stands at 35, with around 2,500 people injured, according to figures released by the French Interior Ministry. But the true number of victims could be significantly higher.
The exact death toll will be difficult to determine, as Mayotte’s majority population is Muslim, who traditionally bury the dead within 24 hours of death.
The fact that Mayotte, which officially has a population of about 320,000, is also home to about 100,000 illegal immigrants who avoid asking the authorities for help for fear of deportation.
After Mozambique, the cyclone moved towards Malawi, where 13 people died and nearly 30 were injured, according to information released by local authorities.
According to the provided text, the official death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mayotte is 35, with an estimated 2,500 injured. [Text Provided]
Though, it is indeed believed the true number of deaths could be significantly higher due to the practice of burying the dead within 24 hours in that region. [Text Provided] A significant population of undocumented immigrants also reside in Mayotte, and may not seek help from authorities due to fear of deportation. [Text Provided]
Mozambican authorities have reported 76 casualties from Cyclone chido. [text Provided] The cyclone caused widespread damage in Mozambique, destroying approximately 110,000 homes.[Text Provided]
in Malawi, 13 people died and nearly 30 were injured after Cyclone Chido made landfall. [Text provided]
