Brace yourselves! Tropical Cyclone Kirrily just made a dramatic entrance in Australia, leaving tens of thousands without power. 🌪️💨
Late Thursday night, Kirrily, a category two cyclone, slammed into Queensland's coast near the popular tourist spot, Townsville. Imagine the winds howling and the rain pouring down like a scene straight out of an adventure movie! 😱
By Friday, Kirrily had calmed down to a tropical low, but not before causing some serious chaos. Over 64,000 people were left in the dark (literally!). Queensland Premier Steven Miles shared with the Australian Broadcasting Corp that restoring power is the top priority. 🚧⚠️
Ergon Energy's spokesperson, Emma Oliveri, mentioned that most outages are in Townsville. But when will the lights come back on? That's still up in the air. 🕯️
Fun fact: Australia is currently experiencing an El Niño weather event, which often brings extreme conditions like cyclones, wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves. Talk about nature's rollercoaster! 🎢🔥
Stay safe out there, mates! And for our fellow adventurers and weather enthusiasts, keep an eye on the updates. 🌏✨
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Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
cgtn.com
