Second cyclone lashes Australia with destructive winds
A second cyclone within 48 hours has brought destructive winds and torrential rains to coastal regions of Australia.
Officials disclosed that cyclone veronica lingered about 95km off the nation’s north west coast.
In western Australia, the strong winds snapped trees and caused minor power outages but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Many locals had reinforced their homes with sandbags and stocked up on food and water supplies.