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Cyclone Fina Hits Northern Territory, Leaves 19,000 Homes Powerless
11/23/2025
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- Cyclone Fina struck Australia's Northern Territory overnight as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage.
- Wind gusts reached up to 205 km/h and Darwin recorded 157 mm of rain.
- About 19,000 homes lost power, and many trees were uprooted.
- Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro praised residents for following emergency protocols.
- Fina moved offshore and intensified to Category 4, and is expected to weaken in coming days.
