It was a month ago. On December 14, 2024, Mayotte was devastated by Cyclone Chido. The French archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has since been trying to recover but was again hit by a tropical storm between January 10 and 13, 2025. This Tuesday, the 14th, parliamentarians are examining the draft law in committee. emergency which should allow the reconstruction of the territory.
While waiting for the law to be adopted, aid is pouring in from all sides to meet the urgent needs of the inhabitants of the 101st French department. The Emergency Architects foundation has released funding and is leading a team on site. Its vice-president, Patrick Coulombel, tells Batiactu about the actions carried out on the ground.
What is the state of public buildings and infrastructure in the archipelago, one month after the passage of Cyclone Chido?
Patrick Coulombel : Emergency phases have been addressed, in terms of health and food. Schools have been made safe. Diagnostics to determine the state of public buildings and housing are starting. We are finalizing certain elements with the public authorities, in partnership with the Mayotte architecture, town planning and environment council (CAUE) and the prefecture, in order to initiate these operations on the ground.
Today, what is the absolute emergency that Emergency Architects in Mayotte wants to respond to?
The well-known housing problem can only be resolved by a State response, conditioned on land. Many residents are not properly housed. The State must find solutions and land in order to build permanent housing. Sustainability
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