Alice Springs hit by severe storm

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Alice Springs hit by severe storm. (2026, October 13). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/alice-springs-hit-by-severe-storm-20261013-p6159c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Severe storms hit Alice Springs in the Northern Territory on Monday afternoon, causing extensive damage. The winds reached nearly 100km/h, ripping roofs from houses and knocking down trees and powerlines. Businesses like the Double Tree Hotel suffered significant damage; its general manager Todd Grierson estimated repair costs to be over half a million dollars. At The Roastery, a local cafe, widespread power outages led to discarding thousands of dollars worth of food due to safety concerns.

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📰 Severe Storms In Alice Springs

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