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Category 3 Cyclone Megan Threatens Northern Australia

Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies into a category 3 storm, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to the Northern Territory and Queensland borders. Emergency services urge residents to prepare or evacuate. What's next for the powerful cyclone? Find out more!

Tropical Cyclone Megan, now classified as a category 3 cyclone, is rapidly approaching the Northern Territory and Queensland borders, threatening residents with destructive winds of up to 200km/h. Emergency services are on high alert, warning Borroloola residents to either prepare for the storm or evacuate to safer locations before the cyclone makes landfall. The warning zone spans hundreds of kilometers, from Alyangula in the NT's northeast to the Queensland border and inland to Borroloola. Remote Territorians are advised to consider self-evacuation to minimize the impact of Cyclone Megan's severe weather conditions.

As Tropical Cyclone Megan heads towards the coast, the Bureau of Meteorology highlights the likelihood of 200km/h winds and heavy rainfall affecting the region. The Australian Defence Force has been mobilized to assist with evacuations as the cyclone tracks towards the NT coast. With the storm intensifying rapidly, experts predict a potentially catastrophic event, prompting urgent preparations and warnings for residents to take shelter or evacuate voluntarily.

In addition to the impending landfall, Cyclone Megan has already caused the closure of a major manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, a significant global producer of the metal. This disruption demonstrates the widespread impact of the cyclone on local industries and infrastructure, emphasizing the severity of the approaching storm. Stay tuned for further updates and safety measures as Tropical Cyclone Megan continues its path towards the Northern Territory coast.