(UTV|COLOMBO) – The parliament building in the Pacific country of Tonga has been destroyed by the worst storm to hit the country in more than 60 years.
Cyclone Gita, a category four storm, battered the island overnight and caused widespread damage.
Electricity lines were downed and roofs were torn off houses by the high winds.
The government declared a state of emergency before the storm hit, and set up evacuation centres where thousands of people stayed overnight.
Courtesy: BBC
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