<img class="styles__noscript__2rw2y" src="https://dsx.weather.com//util/image/w/fiji81.jpg?v=at&w=485&h=273&api=7db9fe61-7414-47b5-9871-e17d87b8b6a0" srcset="https://dsx.weather.com//util/image/w/fiji81.jpg?v=at&w=485&h=273&api=7db9fe61-7414-47b5-9871-e17d87b8b6a0 400w, https://dsx.weather.com//util/image/w/fiji81.jpg?v=ap&w=980&h=551&api=7db9fe61-7414-47b5-9871-e17d87b8b6a0 800w" > 1 of 105 Aerial image of Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Winston. Images are from Koro, Lau, Taveuni and Rabi and parts of the Eastern and Northern Division, according to the government of Fiji. (Credit: New Zealand Defense Force)

Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston made landfall Saturday, nailing the island of Fiji in the southern Pacific. The intense storm resulted in at least 42 deaths and hundreds of demolished homes.

"The damage has been widespread, homes have been destroyed, many low-lying areas have flooded, and many people have been left stunned and confused about what to do," said Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. "This is a time of sorrow, but it will also be a time of action. We will stand united in the face of this disaster."

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Along with downed power lines and trees, roofs were severely damaged, and in some cases, entire houses were blown to pieces. Bainimarama has pledged to reach everyone affected by the storm and deliver aid, but said it will likely take time to reach the most remote areas.

The country has called for a monthlong state of emergency while citizens recover from the immense damage left by the massive storm.

Above are images of the harrowing scene left by Cyclone Winston.

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