Tonga has been belted by Cyclone Gita flattening the Parliament building and causing extensive damage.
With destructive winds of 230 kilometres per hour, the category four Cyclone ripped roofs from houses, brought down trees and caused widespread flooding.
Graham Kenna from Tonga's National Emergency Management Office told Australia's ABC radio that they haven't been able to confirm any fatalities as yet.
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