Mamoudzou, Mayotte — Relatives of families struggling after Cyclone Chido ripped through the French island territory of Mayotte expressed helplessness Wednesday, a day before France’s president and another 180 tons of aid were expected to arrive.

Mayotte was already struggling with overcrowding, illness and poverty before a devastating cyclone hit the French island territory at the weekend. Now the aftermath of Cyclone Chido has led to accusations that Paris has neglected its far-flung overseas territories,

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.