Cyclone Hits Australia ‘Like an Atomic Bomb’
The most powerful storm to hit Australia in decades laid waste to its northeastern coast on Monday, mowing down sugar and banana plantations and leaving possibly thousands of people homeless. But there were no reports of serious injuries, reflecting the preparedness of residents in the storm-prone region.
About 30 people were treated at hospitals for minor cuts and abrasions, said Ben Creagh, a spokesman for Queensland state Department of Emergency Services. Many people had fled their homes to shelter in evacuation centres ahead of the storm, while some hunkered down in their homes.
I actually read about this last night and am thankful we dont get cyclones here, hurricanes and tornadoes are bad enough.
Comment by blueyes — March 20, 2006 @ 5:54pm
How come none of this was in the news? Weird.
Comment by Kunstemaecker — March 20, 2006 @ 7:50pm
Yes. It was a category 5 storm. Here in Queensland we’re prone to storms in the northern regions. But this one is the biggest.
Comment by Tey — March 21, 2006 @ 2:26am
it was/is terrible. the fruit plantations are a mess.
Comment by Ang — March 21, 2006 @ 5:22am
That’s some photo there! I’m glad SOMEONE was well prepared for Mother Nature’s fury.
Comment by Miss Cellania — March 21, 2006 @ 11:46am
I heard about this on the news yesterday. Amazing that no one was killed. Great blog!
Ken
Comment by Chench — March 21, 2006 @ 1:54pm
Great photo! I never heard/read a word about this. Glad all were well. Hmmm.. will this affect our bananas and sugar prices?
Comment by Judi — March 29, 2006 @ 8:21pm