Aftermath of Cyclone Debbie - 40,000 people told to evacuate to higher ground

By Semi Turaga

Friday 31/03/2017

Australian authorities have told about 40,000 people to evacuate to higher ground as flash flooding in the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Debbie worsens.

The storm hit Queensland's most populous region.

More than 2,000 schools have been forced to close as tens of thousands of people remain without power.

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