With Britain now well into storm season, we can often take Met Office warnings for granted as they seem to be issued on an almost-daily basis over winter. The storm - the most severe to hit the Irish Sea in the 19th century - inspired Met Office founder Captain Robert FitzRoy to start a national storm warning system. Some 133 …
It was late at night when Tyrone Walter Hand became really worried. Key points: A small number of displaced Kimberley evacuees have started to return to their homes Some survivors say they thought they were going to drown Local community groups are visiting evacuees daily for activities and shopping "I was watching the water come up … just climbing and …
Kimberley pastoralists face a nerve-racking wait to assess the extent of livestock losses and infrastructure damage from record flooding across North West Australia this week. Key points: Pastoralists are nervously waiting for an opportunity to assess the damage to their properties after extensive flooding in the Kimberley Former tropical cyclone Ellie led to the Fitzroy River reaching a record of …
People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …
Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter Northern Australia. Key points: A flood warning has been issued for the Fitzroy River and West Kimberley District in WA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie is …
