Australia is dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie, which caused widespread wind damage. It is now a low-pressure system, dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain and moving slowly down the eastern coast. Queensland was expecting the worst wild weather last night. Brisbane received twice the average monthly rainfall in 24 hours. The deluge will continue to the weekend. People are preparing sandbags for protection against further flood damage. 52,000 are without power, and rivers are rising significantly. In 2013 a research facility reported increased intensity in tropical cyclones near Australia as a result of climate change. See:
Australia: results of the cyclone
Written by David Fletcher 31 Mar 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for the people now homeless, and for those living in areas where rivers will eventually burst their banks. Pray also for those bringing resources and rescue to victims of the weather. (Job 30:28)
- More: www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2017/mar/30/ex-cyclone-debbie-to-hit-south-east-queensland-with-flash-flooding-expected-live?page=with:block-58dcc21fe4b01ea2330bd823#block-58dcc21fe4b01ea2330bd823
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