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Category 4 Cyclone Zelia Causes Devastation in WA

2/15/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Zelia struck Western Australia as a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing heavy flooding and road closures across the Pilbara region. While Port Hedland emerged relatively unscathed, surrounding communities grappled with devastating effects. Authorities continue to caution residents about lingering flood risks as recovery efforts commence, with no injuries reported so far.

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Tropical Cyclone Zelia struck Western Australia as a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing heavy flooding and road closures across the Pilbara region. While Port Hedland emerged relatively unscathed, surrounding communities grappled with devastating effects. Authorities continue to caution residents about lingering flood risks as recovery efforts commence, with no injuries reported so far.