The aftermath of Cyclone Gita in Tonga

It's been days since Cyclone Gita swept through the Tongan islands of 'Eua and Tongatapu leaving most people without power and water and others without a home.

An Air Force Hercules on its way to Fua’amotu airport with supplies. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

This C-130 will transport much needed supplies to Tonga. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

The biggest challenge now is to restore power to the island. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

Linesmen are doing their best to fix the power in Nuku’alofa. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

The roof of Feleti‘s shop has blown off. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

Further down the road, the house of this shop owner has been completely trashed. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

Shop owners are saving what they can but most of their merchandise has been lost. RNZ / Richard Tindiller.

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