France 2 is shaking up its programs this Tuesday, December 17 to broadcast a program with many artists

After the devastating passage of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France 2 is adapting its programs to organize an evening of support this Tuesday, December 17. A solidarity initiative in collaboration with the Fondation de France to help disaster victims.

Mayotte experienced a tragic event after Cyclone Chido, which struck the archipelago with gusts reaching 220 km/h, causing considerable damage and a human toll feared at several hundred, even thousands of deaths. Faced with this tragedy of unprecedented magnitude, France Televisions decided to shake up its programs by offering a big evening of support this Tuesday, December 17. This initiative aims to mobilize the generosity of the French for reconstruction and aid to affected populations. The group told AFP that this mobilization is part of the call for solidarity launched by the Fondation de France. Broadcast live from 8:50 p.m., the show will combine reports and artist performances.

Cyclone Chido in Mayotte: France 2 breaks its grid and plans new programming to help disaster victims

The evening, entitled United for Mayottewill replace the usual programming planned on France 2. The program Let yourself be guided will be rescheduled later. According to our colleagues at Parisianthis evening of solidarity will offer viewers new reports on the situation in Mayotte, produced in collaboration with overseas and national editorial staff. Several artists also got involved in order to appeal to the generosity of the public: Marc Lavoine, Nolwenn Leroy, Raphaël, Thomas Dutronc, Ycare, Kimberose, Cali, Meïtod, and the pianist Khatia Buniatishvili have confirmed their presence.

Emmanuel Macron will travel to Mayotte in the coming days to declare national mourning following Cyclone Chido which struck Mayotte

As reported by our colleagues at France Infoin addition to the solidarity evening, the Élysée announced that Emmanuel Macron will travel to Mayotte in the coming days. The president plans to declare national mourning to honor the victims of the cyclone: ​​”It’s about facing emergencies and starting to prepare for the future, writes the head of state. Faced with this tragedy which upsets each of us, I will declare national mourning.” This trip will be an opportunity for him to see the extent of the damage and to meet the inhabitants of Mayotte hit by this unprecedented natural disaster.