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Category 5 Hurricane Strength Storm Hits Australia: Cyclone Ravaged and Flooded Everything in Its Path
A powerful tropical cyclone has hit Australia, bringing devastating winds and heavy rainfall that have caused major problems in the affected areas.
TL;DR
- A powerful tropical cyclone, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 270 km/h, hit northeastern Australia.
- The cyclone brought devastating winds, 15-meter high waves, and heavy rainfall, causing floods and traffic disruption.
- Coastal areas were most affected, with some losing electricity.
- Authorities issued warnings and conducted evacuations in some regions, advising residents to stay indoors.
- The cyclone weakened but continues to move across northern Australia, with the potential to re-intensify over the Indian Ocean and affect western coasts.
- Experts suggest climate change contributes to more frequent and intense storms in Australia.