Homes without power and buildings damaged across Top End after Tropical Cyclone Fina brings gales and torrential rain
Category 3 system the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, but no serious injuries reported by Sunday morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTop End residents are preparing to launch into cleanup mode after a night of damaging winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Fina.With top gusts of 195km/h and sustained winds of 140km/h near the centre of the system, Fina tore down trees, damaged houses and cut power in many places across Darwin and surrounding areas. It also brought torrential rain, with 168.6mm falling at Darwin airport in the 24 hours to 9am Sunday. Continue reading...
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