Saïd Saïd Hachim, a geographer, attempted to warn the people and authorities of Mayotte about the impending Cyclone Chido, but faced indifference from both locals and French officials. After the cyclone devastated the island, leaving over a third of the population without electricity, Hachim reflected on the perceived negligence surrounding disaster preparedness. He voiced concerns about the socio-economic conditions in Mayotte and emphasized the need for collective awareness and institutional accountability in the aftermath of the tragedy.

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