Sydney [Australia], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Thousands of people in Australia’s northeastern 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 1 cyclone, made landfall between the towns of Ayr and Bowen, about 500 kilometers (310 miles) north of the state capital Brisbane, before weakening into a tropical low, the nation’s weather forecaster said.
The storm, with wind gusts of up to 95 kilometers per hour (59 miles per hour) and heavy rain, hit coastal towns including Mackay, a tourist hub and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said around 15,000 properties lost power due to Koji, which also damaged property and boats and forced road closures. He said the cyclone brought rainfall of up to 200 millimeters (7.8 inches) to some areas overnight and was expected to result in heavy downpours over the next 24 to 48 hours.
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