Cyclone Chido

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Cyclone Chido Explanation

News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation

About Cyclone Chido

  • Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024.
  • With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph) and gusts surpassing 225 km/h (140 mph), it was the strongest storm to hit Mayotte in at least 90 years.
About Mayotte:

  • Mayotte is an archipelago located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique.
  • As a French overseas department, it comprises two main islands: Grande-Terre (the main island) and Petite-Terre (a smaller island), along with several islets.
  • Mayotte is known for its rich biodiversity, including one of the world’s largest enclosed lagoons.
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Cyclone Classification:

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) categorizes cyclones based on wind speeds

  • Depression: Wind speeds of 31–49 km/h
  • Deep Depression: 50–61 km/h
  • Cyclonic Storm: 62–88 km/h
  • Severe Cyclonic Storm: 89–117 km/h
  • Very Severe Cyclonic Storm: 118–166 km/h
  • Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm: 167–221 km/h
  • Super Cyclonic Storm: Above 222 km/h
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