Powerful winds from Cyclone Pam have caused widespread destruction in the Vanuatu islands, killing at least eight people, aid officials have said.
Unconfirmed reports say dozens more people are feared dead.
The Category Fire storm struck the South Pacific archipelago with winds of up to 167mph, threatening more than 267,000 residents.
The storm blew roofs off houses, uprooted trees and downed power lines.
Officials in the capital Port Vila say there is no power or running water.
Vanuatu is about a quarter of the way from Australia to Hawaii and the population is spread over 65 islands. About 47,000 people live in the capital.
There are reports of entire villages being destroyed in more remote areas, according to Chloe Morrison, a World Vision emergency communications officer.
"It's still really quite dangerous outside. Most people are still hunkering down," she said.
"The damage is quite extensive in Port Vila but there are so many more vulnerable islands.
Save the Children's Vanuatu Country Director Tom Skirrow added: "The scene here this morning is complete devastation.
"Communications are down across much of the country with the total extent of the devastation unlikely to be known for several days."
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Gallery: Red Alert In Vanuatu Ahead Of Cyclone Pam
A map showing the location of Vanuatu
A satellite image of Cyclone Pam. Pic: Japan Meteorological Agency
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