Reports of widespread damage are emerging from Mayotte after a 100-year cyclone ripped across the French archipelago Saturday, inflicting devastation that one resident likened to an atomic bomb, with hundreds and possibly even thousands of feared victims.

Cyclone Chido brought widespread devastation to the French territory of Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead.

Officials in the French island territory of Mayotte on Monday feared that hundreds could be dead as survivors emerged from the devastation of Cyclone Chido, which ripped through the region with Cat. 4 winds.

Mayotte is the poorest territory of France and the European Union, and its people have accused French authorities of neglect.