That “day of storm and of desolation” was one of darkness, clouds, and thick gloom, perhaps not only figuratively but also literally, for smoke and carnage were everywhere.
“Siku hiyo ya dhoruba na ukiwa” ilikuwa siku ya giza, mawingu, na utusitusi mwingi, labda si kwa njia ya kitamathali tu bali pia kihalisi, kwa kuwa moshi na mauaji yalikuwa kila mahali.