The world's only tropical cyclone is currently bringing massive amounts of rain to Australia.

Arab Weather - The latest satellite images from the Arab Weather Regional Center monitor tropical cyclone Shawn, which is now classified as a category one (the least severe cyclone category). It is centered over the Pacific Ocean to the west of the continent of Western Australia, accompanied by strong winds exceeding 120 km/h. This is the only tropical cyclone present in the world's oceans, which has affected several areas in Australia in the past days.

Tropical cyclone brings record rainfall

The same cyclone has been dumping rain in recent days on northern Western Australia as a high-level storm. While it did not make landfall, it brought record rainfall to parts of the Pilbara with 274mm of rain in 24 hours on Sunday, smashing the previous record set in 2006 by more than 60mm.

Flood warnings remain in place in the Pilbara region for people travelling along the North West Coastal Road and surrounding areas between Wham Creek and Ningaloo, as well as for people travelling along the North West Coastal Road and surrounding areas in the area between Sandfire and Wham Creek.

When does hurricane season start in Australia and how long does it last?

The cyclone season in Australia usually runs from November to April, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. During this season, tropical cyclones form and can significantly impact the northern and northeastern coastal areas of the country, especially in the states of Queensland, Cumbria and Northern Australia.

Cyclones are generally characterised by strong winds and heavy rains, and can cause severe flooding and significant damage in affected areas. Cyclones in Australia are classified based on their intensity, ranging from Category 1 (least impactful) to Category 5 (most severe) in accordance with the international standard for classifying cyclone intensity.

Coinciding with the cyclone... Australia records record temperatures

These days, Australia has been experiencing very high temperatures as it is in the hottest month of the year, which is summer. Summer extends from December to February, and is characterized by hot and dry weather in many parts of the country, especially in the interior. Temperatures in major cities such as Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane range between 30-40 degrees Celsius, while in some desert areas it may reach more than 45 degrees Celsius.

The east coast is warm and humid, which increases the chance of thunderstorms. The Australian summer also sees an increased risk of fires due to drought, and deteriorating weather conditions including severe storms or heavy rain can occur in some areas. Geraldton recorded a record temperature of 49.3 degrees Celsius on Monday, equaling the previous record.

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