Cyclone Jasper intensifies to category 2 as thousands lose power in far north Queensland
by Australian Associated Press and Guardian staff from World news | The Guardian on (#6H3EG)
BoM issues warnings as radar forecasts intense rain, destructive winds and possible flash flooding in parts of Queensland
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People have been warned to take shelter as far north Queensland braces for the cyclone's destructive arrival.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have hit the region, with Cyclone Jasper strengthening to become a category 2 system 110km off Cairns.
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