Alice Springs hit by severe storm

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On April 19, the Alice Springs area in Australia experienced a severe storm that brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing significant disruptions to local services. The storm resulted in flash flooding in several parts of the town, impacting roadways and buildings. Emergency services were activated to respond to the situation, but specific details about damages or evacuations are not provided due to the lack of available information from the Sydney Morning Herald's article excerpt.

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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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