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Australia evacuates coastal cities as cyclone nears

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Thousands have been evacuated from the northeast coast of the country today as a massive cyclone hit towns and rural communities. Authorities have said that it could be the most destructive cyclone so far, reports Rob Taylor for Reuters AlertNet.

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Flood
Themes Early warning Disaster risk management
Country and region Australia
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