Clean-up begins after strongest cyclone to hit Darwin in 30 years causes widespread destructionCyclone Marcus leaves tens of thousands in Darwin without power or drinkable waterDarwin residents are in clean-up mode and tens of thousands are without power or drinkable water after the strongest cyclone to hit the city in 30 years caused widespread destruction. Up to 23,000 homes remained without power on Sunday morning and the Greater Darwin area, including Palmerston, was warned to boil water and let it cool before drinking or using it to brush teeth. However, police were concerned at the number of people taking risk during the cyclone on Saturday, including driving through floodwaters and walking outside. GC (@BY008K) #CycloneMarcus @TheNTNews my friend Barend took this. Jonathan Uptin (@Jonathan_Uptin) Really hope #TCMarcus will renew the conversation about removal of all African Mahogany trees in Darwin.

Source: The Guardian March 18, 2018 00:27 UTC