Knowledge and preparedness kept Darwin safe during Cyclone Fina

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Cyclone Fina, which struck Darwin in November, brought wind gusts of nearly 200 km/h, toppling massive trees and causing damage to homes, cars, and infrastructure. It also resulted in widespread power outages, leaving around 20,000 households without electricity. Despite the extensive impact, no deaths or missing persons were reported. Our reporter from Darwin, Kylie says this was due to the lessons learned from a major cyclone 50 years ago, as well as the community’s knowledge and preparedness for such events.

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Published 8 December 2025 6:00pm

Presented by Yumi Oba

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Cyclone Fina, which struck Darwin in November, brought wind gusts of nearly 200 km/h, toppling massive trees and causing damage to homes, cars, and infrastructure. It also resulted in widespread power outages, leaving around 20,000 households without electricity. Despite the extensive impact, no deaths or missing persons were reported. Our reporter from Darwin, Kylie says this was due to the lessons learned from a major cyclone 50 years ago, as well as the community’s knowledge and preparedness for such events.

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