Tropical Cyclone Rusty
Rusty made landfall in Pardoo town in Western Australia.
A red alert has been issued by Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services for Pardoo and nearby Whim Creek. Similarly a blue alert is in effect between Nullagine and Newman.
Three main iron ore ports (including Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals) in the Pilbara region (also the world's largest source of iron ore) were closed, but Port Hedland has escaped the brunt of the cyclone.
Tropical cyclone Rusty is forecast to bring rain to most parts of the Goldfields from today.
Rusty is the third tropical cyclone in Western Australia this season.
The death toll from tropical cyclone Haruna and heavy rains that battered Madagascar has risen to 23 with 16 people still missing
A tornado between Harbour Island and Davis Island in Tampa, Florida has damaged vehicles and roofs of several houses.
Flooding in Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Recent floods in Agusan del Sur have killed one and affected 49,000 persons.
Floods across Veruela, San Luis, Sta. Josefa, La Paz, Prosperidad and Loreto have also destroyed agricultural croplands.
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