Tropical Cyclone Gezani Slams Into Madagascar, Killing 9
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A tropical cyclone is expected to develop near Western Australia’s Pilbara coast this weekend, causing flooding and damaging winds.
The Bureau of Meteorology says Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has a high chance of forming into a category two system, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to northern WA.
"It looks like a catastrophic landscape," said one resident
Global weather forecasting models predict that a tropical disturbance northeast of Vanuatu could turn into the first cyclone of the season.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell continues to weaken, but it has left its mark with lashings of rain overnight in one Aussie state.
The system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain as it moves inland through the Gascoyne region.