Cyclone Set for ‘Last Hurrah’ in Queensland as Another Threat Looms

‘It was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many in some ways.’

Worst flooding in decades in the wake of tropical cyclone Tasha covered the town of Dalby in Queensland in floodwaters on Dec. 28, 2010. JEFF CAMDEN/AFP via Getty Images

The “last hurrah” for ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily is finally approaching as another threat looms.

A week after making landfall, ex-Kirrily is still hammering flood-hit Queensland regions with heavy rain and damaging winds.