Destruction in Fiji following Cyclone Winston

The category five cyclone has been described as the strongest storm ever in the Southern Hemisphere.

Aerial views of the Maritime Islands reveal the devastation from Cyclone Winston. PHOTO: NZ Defence Force

An uprooted tree in Fiji following category 5 Cyclone Winston. TWITTER / @FijiRedCross

A passerby at Nadi town. The town is now closed to all motorists and the public.Facebook/Fijian government

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Fiji Red Cross staff and volunteers get aid packages ready for distribution. TWITTER / @FijiRedCross

Destruction in the Tailevu province, in Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, following Cyclone Winston. TWITTER / @FijiRedCross

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Destruction in the Tailevu province, in Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, following Cyclone Winston.TWITTER / @FijiRedCross

Destruction in the Tailevu province, in Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, following Cyclone Winston. TWITTER / @FijiRedCross

Tropical cyclone Winston hits Taveuni. Twitter / TC Winston

Assessing the damage after category five Cyclone Winston. Twitter / @Alinaziah

The high winds generated by Cyclone Winston over Fiji can be seen on this global wind map. EarthWindMap

Nadi bus stand. Facebook/Fijian government

Aerial views of the Maritime Islands reveal the devastation from Cyclone Winston. PHOTO: NZ Defence Force

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