The resultant damage to these islands was catastrophic; most structures were destroyed or swept out to sea, and at least 70,000 were left homeless.
Dhaawaca ka dhashay jasiiradahan wuxuu ahaa mid masiibo ah; dhismooyinka badankood waa la simay ama lagu xaaqay badda, ugu yaraan 70,000 oo qof ayaa ku hartay