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Tropical Cyclone George is heading for Western Australia after battering most of Australia's Northern Territory. The cyclone caused widespread flooding and cut off access to major roads, leaving hundreds stranded.

The storm has been upgraded to a category one cyclone and meteorologists expect George to gain momentum as it travels westward.
The amount of rain dumped on the Northern Territory over the last week smashed records and flooded townships especially Adelaide.
The area is known for its large population of saltwater crocodiles and police were warning locals of the risks.


River levels dropped on Adelaide, but a high tide caused water to flood back into the town.


The cyclone also caused damage to local railway lines, with a section of the Adelaide to Darwin railway line washed away.



(ITN)

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