Australia

Australia - Category 5 cyclone makes landfall

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa made landfall in north-west Australia during the night

As announced, Tropical Cyclone Ilsa made landfall in north-west Australia during the night.

With category 5, the cyclone reached a measured wind speed of 218 km/h at Bedout Island. The cyclone is currently moving east and will quickly lose strength. Locally there are massive heavy rain events and flooding.