Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall in Far North Queensland, bringing with it heavy rainfall and powerful wind gusts exceeding 250 kilometers per hour. The cyclone, initially classified as a category four, has since been downgraded to a category two as it progresses across the Gulf of Carpentaria toward the Northern Territory. Despite this downgrade, flood warnings remain in effect for many communities in Cape York, and residents are urged to stay vigilant as the region continues to experience inclement weather.

Authorities are emphasizing that while certain areas of the eastern Cape may have avoided major damage, the threat of flooding persists. State disaster coordinator Chris Steam has alerted residents that they are not yet out of the