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Cyclone 'Absolutely Smashes' North Australia

IN PICTURES: Cyclone Debbie wrought widespread damage in Australia's northeast.

Cyclone Debbie wrought widespread damage in Australia's northeast, authorities said Wednesday, as flooding rain and fallen trees slowed troops and emergency workers reaching the worst-hit areas.

No deaths were reported a day after Debbie smashed tourist resorts, flattened cane fields and shut down coal mines in tropical Queensland state as a category four storm, one rung below the most dangerous wind speed level.

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A plane that was flipped by strong winds from Cyclone Debbie is seen at the airport in the town of Bowen, located south of the northern Australian city of Townsville.
A plane that was flipped by strong winds from Cyclone Debbie is seen at the airport in the town of Bowen, located south of the northern Australian city of Townsville. Photo:Reuters
Strong winds and rain from Cyclone Debbie is seen effecting trees at Airlie Beach.
Strong winds and rain from Cyclone Debbie is seen effecting trees at Airlie Beach. Photo:Reuters
A local resident wades into flood waters blocking the road between the townships of Airlie Beach and Proserpine.
A local resident wades into flood waters blocking the road between the townships of Airlie Beach and Proserpine. Photo:Reuters
A tractor sits in a flooded sugar cane field after Cyclone Debbie passed through the area near the northern Australian town of Bowen, located south of Townsville in Australia.
A tractor sits in a flooded sugar cane field after Cyclone Debbie passed through the area near the northern Australian town of Bowen, located south of Townsville in Australia. Photo:Reuters
Damaged trees and buildings can be seen after Cyclone Debbie hit a resort on Hamilton Island, located off the east coast of Queensland in Australia.
Damaged trees and buildings can be seen after Cyclone Debbie hit a resort on Hamilton Island, located off the east coast of Queensland in Australia. Photo:Reuters
A damaged building can be seen behind a boat that was pushed onto a bank by Cyclone Debbie.
A damaged building can be seen behind a boat that was pushed onto a bank by Cyclone Debbie. Photo:Reuters
Resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and coastal areas were hit by the storm with wind gusts stronger than 160 mph.
Resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and coastal areas were hit by the storm with wind gusts stronger than 160 mph. Photo:Reuters
Published 29 March 2017
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