Oko 700 ljudi ostalo je blokirano na severu Australije nakon prolaska tropskog ciklona koji je prekinuo veze sa ostatkom zemlje.
Malu zajednicu Borulula u oblasti Severne Teritorije pogodio je ciklon kategorije 3 u ponedeljak posle podne.
Ciklon Megan je doneo obilne padavine i vetar koji je dostizao 200 kilometar na čas, saopštili su meteorolozi.
While #CycloneMegan has been downgraded to a Tropical Low this morning, residents in Borroloola and surrounding areas are advised to brace for heavy rainfall.
— Steve Edgington MLA (@SteveEdgoMLA) March 18, 2024
Rising water levels in Rocky Creek and the McArthur River means we need to be careful about possible flooding… pic.twitter.com/KxdgRS5NFp
Australijska vojska pokušala je evakuaciju stanovnika, ali zbog vremenski uslova vojne letelice nisu mogle da slete u ugroženo područje.
Zvaničnici su rekli da je nova akcija spasavanja planirana za danas.
Ciklon Megan je izgubio na jačini na severu Australije, ali se obilne kiše nastavljaju.
Some areas in #Australia’s Northern Territory could see a further 12+ in. (305+ mm) of rain from the meandering remnants of #Cyclone #Megan as she’s torn apart by the harsh terrain of the land down under. McArthur and Borroloola in particular may be booked for a thorough soaking… pic.twitter.com/2IKerIBA8W
— Backpirch Weather (@BackpirchCrew) March 18, 2024
