Pilbara community evacuated by helicopter over Cyclone Zelia flooding risk
by Emily Wind and Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6VA1C)
Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland with strongest parts hitting remote areas
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Properties have been damaged and large trees uprooted by an ex-tropical cyclone still wreaking havoc in Western Australia, with record rainfall triggering significant flooding from which people are being evacuated by helicopter.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall in the north-west of Western Australia on Friday and was quickly weakened as it crossed the coast east of Port Hedland.
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