Cyclone Zelia Strikes Western Australia with Winds Over 270 km/h

The powerful storm impacts one of the world's largest mining regions, prompting evacuations and warnings of dangerous storm surges and flooding.

Cyclone Zelia made landfall near Port Hedland, a key iron ore export hub, with wind speeds exceeding 270 km/h.
The storm, initially classified as a Category 5 cyclone, has been downgraded to Category 4 as it moves inland and weakens.
Authorities have issued warnings for severe storm surges, with high tides and waves expected to cause significant coastal flooding in low-lying areas.
Mining operations in the region, including those of Rio Tinto, have been disrupted, with ships and trains evacuated from ports as a precautionary measure.
Meteorologists predict the cyclone will continue southward, losing intensity but still posing risks of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.