Cyclone Koji Threatens Townsville

Residents of Townsville have been urgently instructed to take immediate shelter as Tropical Cyclone Koji approaches the area. This critical alert was issued by the Townsville Disaster Group at approximately 6:30 PM, warning of potentially destructive winds intensifying overnight.

Authorities have advised locals to stay tuned to the latest updates via local radio stations and to visit the official disaster management website at disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au for continuous updates. In case of life-threatening emergencies, residents should dial 000 immediately for assistance.

The Queensland Police Service urges the public to heed all warnings and instructions. For non-emergency police assistance, residents can contact Policelink at 131 444, and for anonymous crime reporting, Crime Stoppers is accessible at 1800 333 000. The community’s safety is the priority as the state braces for the cyclone’s impact.