Flood-Hit Regions Brace for More Rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Published on January 19, 2024

Australia’s latest cyclone threat has been christened as the nation’s flood-hit north prepares for a second natural disaster in barely a month. People have been evacuated from Northern Territory floodwaters as far north Queensland braces for another cyclone, which authorities confirm would be called Kirrily. Emergency housing has barely arrived in the region, which is recovering from record flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper just weeks ago. More severe weather could be on the way, with Kirrily set to form in the Coral Sea by Sunday. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said there was a chance the system could move away from Australia and head towards New Caledonia....

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