This graphic image of flooding South of Cairns show the awesome power of even a category 1 cyclone. Cairns cyclone, disaster management and Ergon repair teams were on standby and are now in action dealing with the consequences of flooding and wind damage to essential infrastructure and property.
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Thousands without power and highways closed after Cyclone Tasha
Aftermath of Cyclone Tasha: Bruce Highway at the Aloomba turn-off. Readers pic: Tenille Elms
AS many as 3000 households and businesses remain without power after Cyclone Tasha crossed the Far Northern coast early this morning. Send your updates to editorial@tcp.newsltd.com.au
Ergon Energy is deploying extra crews from Townsville to help restore power in areas affected by the category 1 storm, which recorded winds up to 90km/h about 5.30am.
At the height of the cyclone, 7000 customers between Cairns and Mourilyan Harbour lost power because of fallen lines and trees across lines.
Ergon’s acting regional services manager Graham Lynes said most electricity supply problems were expected to be fixed by tonight.
“Crews are running into access issues given the impacts this kind of weather system has, (including flooding), but we are working in cooperation with other authorities to get our job done as quickly and safely as possible,” he said.
The Bruce Highway remains flooded south of Gordonvale and just north of Innisfail
Police have warned people to avoid driving the road.
State Emergency Services crews have responded to almost 150 calls for assistance since 5am.
Twenty homes in Irvinebank, near Herberton, self-evacuated this morning fearing severe flooding as the nearby Ibis Weir approached capacity.
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