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Cyclone Koji Hits Queensland, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Tropical Cyclone Koji has struck the coast of Queensland, Australia, between the towns of Ayr and Bowen. The storm brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall, leading to power outages for thousands of properties. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reported damage to property, boats, and road closures as a result of the cyclone. The system has since weakened to a tropical low but is expected to bring further heavy downpours over the coming days.

Key Points: Cyclone Koji Cuts Power to Thousands in Queensland

  • Cyclone Koji makes landfall in Queensland
  • Thousands of properties lose power
  • Heavy rain and destructive winds cause damage
  • Storm weakens to tropical low after crossing coast
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Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall in Queensland, causing widespread power outages, property damage, and heavy rainfall across the region.

"around 15,000 properties had lost power due to Koji, which had also damaged property and boats, and closed roads - David Crisafulli"

Sydney, January 11

Thousands of people in Australia's northeast state of Queensland were without power on Sunday after a tropical cyclone crossed the coast, bringing heavy rain and destructive winds, Reuters reported.

Koji, a category one cyclone, made landfall between the towns of Ayr and Bowen, about 500 km (310 miles) north of the state capital Brisbane, before weakening to a tropical low, the nation's weather forecaster said.

The storm, with wind gusts of up to 95 kph (59 mph) and heavy rain, hit coastal towns including Mackay, a tourist hub and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, it said.

Queensland state Premier David Crisafulli said around 15,000 properties had lost power due to Koji, which had also damaged property and boats, and closed roads. Koji brought rainfall of up to 200 mm (7.8 inches) to some areas overnight and was expected to result in heavy downpours over the next 24 to 48 hours, Crisafulli said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Reading about 15,000 properties without power reminds me of the frequent power cuts during our monsoon storms. Infrastructure resilience is a challenge everywhere.
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Aman W
The article mentions Mackay, a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. I hope the cyclone hasn't caused damage to the reef itself. Climate change is making these storms more intense, no?
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Sarah B
My cousin lives in Brisbane. She said it's been raining heavily further north. It's scary, but good to see the authorities are giving updates. Stay safe, everyone up there.
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Vikram M
A category one cyclone with 95 kph winds is considered relatively mild, but the damage and power loss show even 'weaker' storms are no joke. Preparedness is key. Australia usually handles this well, but hope recovery is swift.
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Karthik V
While our thoughts are with those affected, I can't help but think—our media covers international disasters promptly, but sometimes similar-scale events in our own northeastern states don't get this level of detailed reporting. Just an observation.

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