Cyclone

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Cyclone Chaos: Megan Strikes Australia While Finland Freezes

Australia - Cyclone - Greek Bulker - Northern Territory - Shipping Disasters - Tropical Cyclone

Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan wreaks havoc in Australia's north as residents brace for destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Find out the latest about the evacuation chaos and infrastructure damage.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan, classified as a category 3 cyclone by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, has made a devastating landfall in Australia's northern regions. Remote communities in the Northern Territory are on high alert as evacuation plans were abruptly suspended due to the dangerous conditions caused by Cyclone Megan. The cyclone brought 200 km/h winds and heavy rains, causing significant damage to infrastructure, including a mining company's wharf that was affected as the cyclone approached the coast. Seven hundred residents in Borroloola are stranded, forced to seek shelter as the cyclone's intensity escalates.

As Tropical Cyclone Megan continues its path of destruction towards the Northern Territory, the Royal Australian Air Force had to call off evacuation operations due to the worsening weather conditions. The abrupt turn in the cyclone's trajectory left many questioning the delay in issuing evacuation orders by the NT Government. With the cyclone unleashing its fury on the region, concerns are raised over the safety of residents and the impact on critical infrastructure.

In parallel news reports from Finland, freezing temperatures grip the country as Australians battle the destructive force of Cyclone Megan. The contrast between the extreme weather conditions highlights the unpredictable and diverse nature of climate patterns worldwide. As Cyclone Megan's impact unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the urgency to address climate change and its consequences on vulnerable regions.

It's crucial for residents in affected areas to stay informed and heed safety warnings as Tropical Cyclone Megan continues to pose a significant threat. The resilience of communities facing such natural disasters showcases the strength and unity in times of crisis, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and swift response in mitigating the impact of severe weather events.

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Weather tracker: cyclone warning in Australia while Finland freezes ... (The Guardian)

Tropical Cyclone Megan, which developed in the Gulf of Carpentaria on Saturday, has been declared a category 3 cyclone by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

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Tropical Cyclone Megan Makes Landfall in Australia's North (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Australia's far north is being lashed by destructive winds and heavy rainfall after Severe Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall in a sparsely ...

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Remote residents trapped as Cyclone Megan crosses coast (Education โ€“ Australian Associated Press)

Residents in remote Northern Territory communities are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Megan after evacuation plans were called off because of dangerous ...

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Severe tropical cyclone Megan makes landfall in Australia's north (China Daily)

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said that a severe tropical cyclone made landfall in the Northern Territory (NT) on Monday afternoon.

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Evacuation of residents suspended as Tropical Cyclone Megan hits ... (NT Independent)

Tropical Cyclone Megan is set to hit the NT, bringing 200 km/h winds and massive rains, with questions raised over the NT Government's delay in ordering the ...

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Wharf damaged as cyclone bears down on NT (The Daily Cargo News)

TROPICAL Cyclone Megan damaged a mining company's wharf infrastructure as the weather system approached the Northern Territory coast on Monday. The category- ...

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TC Megan: Hundreds stranded as conditions too dangerous for ... (NT News)

Seven hundred people in Borroloola are being forced to shelter in place as a Category 3 cyclone approaches, with evacuation plans cancelled last minute amid ...

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RAAF calls off cyclone evacuation as weather turns wild (Goulburn Post)

Tropical Cyclone Megan is hurtling towards the Northern Territory coast as a category three system, leaving a path...

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Severe tropical cyclone Megan makes landfall in Australia's north (Chinadaily USA)

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said that a severe tropical cyclone made landfall in the Northern Territory (NT) on Monday afternoon.

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Cyclone Drives Bulker into Wharf Suspending Large Manganese ... (The Maritime Executive)

One of the world's leading manganese mines was damaged on Monday by a cyclone impacting the northern reaches of Australia with reports suggesting the...

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Gulf town residents weather the core of Cyclone Megan (The Canberra Times)

Tropical Cyclone Megan continues churning in Australia's northeast where remote communities wake up to assess damage from the severe weather.

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Gulf town residents weather the core of Cyclone Megan (The Northern Daily Leader)

Tropical Cyclone Megan continues churning in Australia's northeast where remote communities wake up to assess damage from the severe weather.

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Hundreds stranded in NT town as Cyclone Megan hits (9News)

W๏ปฟeather conditions have driven evacuation aircraft away from Borroloola, near the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Hawke's Bay school still operating out of temporary site after ... (RNZ)

A Hawke's Bay principal is crying out for more support as the psychological trauma of Cyclone Gabrielle continues to drain staff and students.

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Cyclone moves inland - ABC listen (ABC)

Its been a long night for Gulf of Carpentaria residents, seeking shelter as Cyclone Megan crossed the coast. The cancellation of Defence evacuation flights ...

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Tropical Cyclone Megan strikes Australia causing a mega rain bomb ... (Daily Mail)

Tropical Cyclone Megan continues churning in Australia's northeast where remote communities are waking up to assess damage from the severe weather.

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700 stranded as cyclone wreaks havoc (NEWS.com.au)

Hundreds of people are stranded in a remote Northern Territory town after Tropical Cyclone Megan tore through the region.

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Tropical Cyclone Megan is crossing Australia's northern coast with ... (The Washington Post)

Tropical Cyclone Megan has made landfall along the coast of Australia's Northern Territory bringing wind gusts of up to 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), ...

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan downgraded to tropical low after ... (ABC News)

The former cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical low following its coastal crossing overnight, but is being forecast to bring heavy rainfall and ...

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Argument at Work and Income: Cyclone hero cook Neela Neela ... (New Zealand Herald)

A woman who cooked and gave away tens of thousands of meals to cyclone-hit communities says she was escorted out of the Ministry of Social Development amid ...

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NT residents assess damage from Tropical Cyclone Megan after ... (The Guardian)

Town of Borroloola was due to be evacuated before cyclone arrived but dangerous weather prevented aircraft from landing.

Tropical Cyclone Megan is crossing Australia's northern coast with ... (The Seattle Times)

Tropical Cyclone Megan has made landfall along the coast of Australia's Northern Territory bringing wind gusts of up to 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), ...

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Tropical Cyclone Megan is crossing Australia's northern coast with ... (ABC News)

Tropical Cyclone Megan has made landfall along the coast of Australia's Northern Territory bringing wind gusts of up to 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), ...

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700 people stranded by Australia cyclone (Al Arabiya English)

About 700 people were stranded in far northern Australia Tuesday after a tropical cyclone barreled through their remote community, cutting off links with.

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Cyclone Megan crosses coast, downgraded to tropical low (National Indigenous Times)

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan has been downgraded to a tropical low after crossing onto the Australian mainland, although it's still bringing heavy rain a...

Hundreds stranded in northern Australia as cyclone evacuations ... (China Daily)

Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall in the northeast of Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Monday afternoon as a category 3 storm, bringing with it wind ...

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Greek supramax driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia (TradeWinds)

No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew.

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Greek bulker driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia (TradeWinds)

No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew.

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Manganese bulk carrier smashes into remote Northern Territory port ... (ABC News)

In short: The MV Anikitos has crashed into the manganese loading wharf on Groote Eylandt, NT. The vessel is not leaking fuel, according to the NT government ...

Cyclone weakens to a tropical low while bringing rain and wind to ... (The Associated Press)

The bureau forecast wind gusts of up to 130 kph (81 mph) for the town and 24-hour rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters (7.8 inches). A planned evacuation of some ...

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700 people in northern Australia stranded by cyclone (The Straits Times)

Former tropical cyclone Megan has now been downgraded to a tropical low as winds have eased, but heavy rain continues as the storm system moves inland ...

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