be severely hit

In 1967, the city was hit severely by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2.

The collapse of the world tin price in the 1980s severely hit the town's economy.

In 1754 and 1849 the town was severely hit by fire.

Norwegian banks were severely hit by the 1986 oil price fall.

But the outbreak of war with Iran that year severely hit capacity.

The construction industry was severely hit in 2010 and 2011.

Professional families, where the mother stays at home to look after the children, would be severely hit.

He rose again and was hit severely behind the ear.

It was severely hit during the October 8, 2005 earthquake and many people were left homeless.

In the last decade, the Philippines has been hit severely by natural disasters.