Cyclone Zelia Triggers Record Flooding in Western Australia

The cyclone, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, caused severe flooding, property damage, and evacuations across the Pilbara region.

Cyclone Zelia made landfall near De Grey, east of Port Hedland, as a Category 4 storm before weakening to a tropical low.
Record-breaking rainfall of up to 500mm over three days caused major flooding in the De Grey River catchment and surrounding areas.
Port Hedland avoided the worst of the storm's impact, but roads were flooded, trees uprooted, and some properties sustained damage.
Evacuations were carried out in remote communities such as Warralong due to rising floodwaters, with helicopters deployed for rescue operations.
Authorities warn of continued flooding risks and road closures in the coming days as the region recovers from the cyclone's aftermath.