US EditionThousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
About 19,000 homes and businesses lost power as Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds and heavy rain, damaging infrastructure including Royal Darwin Hospital, officials said.
- Saturday night, Darwin, Northern Territory experienced a Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Fina, tearing up trees, damaging buildings, and cutting power to about 19,000 homes and businesses, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said.
- The Bureau of Meteorology said Fina formed over the Timor Sea on November 19, 2025, marking the earliest season start in 12 years, and rapidly intensified over warm waters.
- Forecasters warn of up to 300 mm of rain by Monday night, November 24, and measured gusts reached 205 km/h, with parts of Darwin forecast for 150 km/h sustained winds.
- Emergency crews began damage assessments while authorities urged residents to avoid downed powerlines and not to sightsee, with Darwin International Airport reopening Sunday after precautionary closure.
- Despite intensification forecasts, authorities cautioned on November 23 that the cyclone's trajectory remains uncertain, with Fina may restrengthen to Category 4, according to BOM forecasts.
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