96 km/h Storm Tears Roofs, Uproots Trees Across Alice Springs
A severe storm with winds reaching 96 kilometers per hour damaged homes across Alice Springs town camps and outstations near Hermannsburg last Monday. Residents described the event as terrifying, with uprooted trees, widespread power outages and roofs torn from buildings. Poor housing conditions in remote areas amplified damage, with residents facing costly cleanup efforts and food spoilage from power.
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Published 19 Oct 2026, 01:24 UTC · Updated 19 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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