Cyclone Megan

Tropical Cyclone Megan Strikes Australia's North with Intensity

Find out how Cyclone Megan is wreaking havoc in Northern Territory and Queensland with powerful winds and heavy rains.

Tropical Cyclone Megan has intensified into a category three cyclone, causing havoc in parts of Northern Territory and Queensland. With wind gusts of up to 220km/h, the cyclone is bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding to coastal communities. Residents are being urged to prepare for the impact of the cyclone, with power outages already reported in Groote Eylandt.

As Cyclone Megan moves towards the Top End's coast, communities outside the warning zone are also bracing for severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall. The warning zone stretches hundreds of kilometers, covering areas from Alyangula in the northeast to the Queensland border and inland to Borroloola.

Emergency services are on high alert, warning residents in Borroloola to prepare for the cyclone's landfall. The system is expected to make its way to the Northern Territory coast, potentially intensifying to a category four cyclone. Authorities are advising residents to seek shelter in safer places and take necessary precautions.

As Cyclone Megan tracks southward in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for multiple areas, including Alyangula and Mornington Island. The cyclone's trajectory is closely monitored as it poses a threat to various communities in its path, with the potential for further intensification.

Fact: Cyclone Megan has the potential to develop into a category four cyclone, posing a significant risk to the Top End region. Fact: Emergency services are actively engaged in preparing residents for the impact of the cyclone, emphasizing the importance of readiness and safety measures.