Gale force winds and heavy rains caused severe flooding in the capital Nuku'alofa at the weekend. 19 October 2024 Photo: Screengrab / Facebook / Manoa Media
There is relief in Tonga after gale force winds and heavy rains caused severe flooding in the capital Nuku'alofa at the weekend.
People were forced to evacuate their homes due to the heavy down pour.
Tonga Met Service said that while flood waters have subsided, the massive storm toppled power lines.
Tongatapu resident Salote Sisifa said the sun is out and it is business as usual.
Local media report more than two and a half times the average rainfall for October drenched the capital.
A strong wind warning for Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua has been cancelled.