Cyclone Gita: Parliament flattened after Tonga pounded by worst storm in 60 years

Cyclone Gita: Parliament flattened after Tonga pounded by worst storm in 60 years

Cyclone Gita tore across the Pacific island nation of Tonga, flattening the parliament, tearing roofs off homes and causing widespread flooding. The Category 4 storm hit Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa on 12 February, prompting the country to declare a state of emergency.