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Severe Cyclone Koji Hits Queensland: 130 km/h Winds Expected

1/10/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Koji is approaching Queensland's far north-east and is expected to make landfall early Sunday.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of damaging winds up to 130 km/h and heavy rainfall exceeding 250 mm.
Townsville's Local Disaster Management Group has issued emergency alerts urging residents to seek shelter.
Officials will release water from the Ross River Dam to mitigate flooding.

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Tropical Cyclone Koji is approaching Queensland's far north-east and is expected to make landfall early Sunday.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of damaging winds up to 130 km/h and heavy rainfall exceeding 250 mm.
Townsville's Local Disaster Management Group has issued emergency alerts urging residents to seek shelter.
Officials will release water from the Ross River Dam to mitigate flooding.