Cyclone Trevor

Cyclone Trevor

Question: Which country was hit by cyclone Trevor recently?
(a) Zimbabwe
(b) Peru
(c) Australia
(d) Indonesia
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Australia’s northern coast was hit by Cyclone Trevor which made landfall on March 23, 2019.
  • Cyclone Trevor caused torrential rain and winds of up to 250 km/h. It is a category four cyclone.
  • Another cyclone named Veronica also hit the northwest coast of Australia with the speed of about 95km (60 miles) on March 25, 2019.
  • Heavy rain and large waves of Cyclone Veronica threatened to cause widespread flooding in Western Australia.

Links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-47688551
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/cyclone-trevor-hits-australia-s-northern-coast-119032300433_1.html