Huge storms in Alice Springs and central Australia leave trail of destruction
Severe storms featuring high winds and hail have caused significant property damage in Alice Springs, Australia. Local businesses, including the Double Tree Hilton and a local cafe, are facing costly repairs and inventory losses due to the destruction.
Why it matters
The event highlights the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to extreme weather events and the subsequent economic impact on small businesses.
Ceiling and roof damage at the Double Tree Hilton after the severe storm in Alice Springs. ( ABC News: Xavier Martin )
Link copied Share Share article Central Australian businesses and residents are assessing damage from severe, tornado-like storms that swept through parts of the Northern Territory.
Rain, hail and winds at speeds of nearly 100km/h hit the outback town on Monday afternoon, ripping roofs from houses, knocking down trees and powerlines and covering roads with leaf litter and mud.
The Double Tree Hilton suffered significant damage. ( ABC News: Xavier Martin )
Double Tree Hotel general manager Todd Grierson said multiple parts of the Alice Springs building were extensively damaged after footage circulated online of rain blowing in under the front doors and water pouring through the ceiling above the reception desks.
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