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Catastrophic Category 5 Cyclone Zelia Threatens Western Australia

2/13/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Zelia has rapidly escalated to a menacing Category 5 storm, poised to strike Western Australia's Pilbara region this Friday. With terrifying wind gusts reaching 290 km/h and over 500 mm of rain anticipated, the threat of catastrophic flooding looms large. Evacuation centers are now operational, urging residents to brace for possible devastation.

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Tropical Cyclone Zelia has rapidly escalated to a menacing Category 5 storm, poised to strike Western Australia's Pilbara region this Friday. With terrifying wind gusts reaching 290 km/h and over 500 mm of rain anticipated, the threat of catastrophic flooding looms large. Evacuation centers are now operational, urging residents to brace for possible devastation.