‘Disaster Zone’ in Cairns, Water Shortage Due to Cyclone Jasper

The destructive impact of the cyclone, including heavy rain and flooding, has led to damaged infrastructure, disrupting the city’s water supply.

A man cycles past a downed tree as inclement weather from Cyclone Jasper impacts Cairns in far north Queensland on Dec. 13, 2023. BRIAN CASSEY/AFP via Getty Images

Cairns is dealing with severe water shortages due to damaged infrastructure from floods and heavy rain brought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Regional Council Mayor Terry James said water in Far North Queensland has “run out,” and some suburbs have none.