What is cyclone wanda?

Cyclone Wanda

Cyclone Wanda was a significant extratropical cyclone that impacted parts of eastern Australia in January 1972. While not a tropical cyclone when it affected the coast, its origins were from the remnants of a tropical disturbance.

• Impact: The cyclone brought torrential rainfall, causing widespread and severe flooding across Southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. Several rivers reached record flood levels.
• Damage: The floods resulted in substantial damage to property, infrastructure, and agriculture. Brisbane and surrounding areas were particularly hard hit. There was also significant coastal erosion.
• Casualties: The cyclone and subsequent flooding led to several fatalities.
• Significance: Cyclone Wanda led to a greater awareness of flood risk in the region and spurred improvements in flood warning systems and urban planning.

Here are some links to related topics:

• Extratropical Cyclone
• Eastern Australia
• Flooding