Tag: Severe weather
NSW Flooding Crisis: 50,000 Isolated in ‘One-in-500-Year’ Event
The state and federal governments just activated disaster assistance to communities in 16 Local Government Areas. That includes: Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, Newcastle,...
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Forecast in New Zealand
Alright, so let's dive into this wild weather report happening in New Zealand. The North Island is getting hit hard with heavy rain and thunderstorms, especially in the eastern Bay of Plenty. An orange...
State of Emergency: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit South Island & Wellington
Follow all the latest updates from across RNZ's newsrooms as heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations in Canterbury, and officials issuing a red warning over severe gales that may cause widespread damage around Wellington,...
Roof Ripped Off While Queensland Man Sleeps
Damaging winds reaching up to 100km/h wreaked havoc north of Brisbane overnight, causing trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off homes. Among the chaos, one man in Queensland slept soundly, completely unaware...
Power Outages Impact 250K Homes: Alfred Storm aftermath
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has now been downgraded to a tropical low, over 250,000 homes in Queensland are currently facing power outages. The Bureau of Meteorology explains that the key...
Severe Storm Hits Moreton Bay Islands: 230,000 Without Power
A powerful storm has unleashed its fury on the Moreton Bay islands, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone Alfred, though slightly weakened, delivered intense rain and wind gusts of up to...
Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastation Before Landfall
After analyzing the local newspaper article detailing the potential devastation caused by Cyclone Alfred in Brisbane, it is evident that the impending storm poses a significant threat to nearly 20,000 properties in various vulnerable...
Cyclone Storm Surge: Thousands of Homes at Risk
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Wildlife rescue volunteers are cautioning the public to watch out for animals in distress due to the impending cyclone storm surge. They warn that strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding can pose serious threats...
Cyclone Alfred Live Updates: Impact Areas and Damage Assessment
Reeling from the Impending Cyclone: A Detailed Look at the Impact Areas and Damage AssessmentAs Cyclone Alfred looms on the horizon, the residents of Brisbane and its surrounding areas are on high alert, preparing...
Cyclone Alfred Approaches Brisbane: Residents Prepare for Impact
As Cyclone Alfred approaches Brisbane, residents are gearing up for its potential impact. The Category-two cyclone has already caused havoc along Queensland's coast, closing dozens of beaches from Agnes Water in Gladstone to Currumbin...