<p>A state of emergency was declared in Tonga ahead of Cyclone Gita, which was forecast</a> to reach Category Five by around 7 pm local time.</p><p>As parts of the country experienced power outages</a>, Tonga’s police urged</a> people to stay indoors.</p><p>Winds were forecast</a> to reach between 220 and 230 km/h.</p><p>Reports</a> said this would make the cyclone the strongest ever to hit Tonga.</p><p>These videos show winds picking up through the evening of February 12. Credit: VDakaSini via Storyful</p><br />
