France holds day of mourning for Cyclone Chido's victims in Mayotte

Flags are flown at half-mast after President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning.

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French President Emmanuel Macron led Monday's tribute by holding a minute's silence for the storm's victims.

He called for the nationwide remembrance during his visit to the island last week - where he was jeered by some islanders who criticised the slow delivery of aid.

It is feared hundreds, possibly thousands, of people died when Chido made landfall off Africa's south-east coast on 14 December, bringing winds of up to 260 km/h (160mph) and 250mm of rainfall in the first 24 hours.

Speaking after the minute of silence was held, French Prime Minister François Bayrou said it was "symbolic of our solidarity with all those who are suffering".

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