Thousands are hunkered down in Vanuatu this morning amid a massive storm.
The now category four Cyclone Lola is currently passing over the eastern Pentecost Island, while residents in other areas prepare for destructive wind gusts of up to 265 kilometres an hour.
The country's National Disaster Management Office has activated offices in six provinces and government buildings, markets, and banks have closed in the capital Port Vila.
RNZ Pacific journalist Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin Dann.
