Floods, strong winds, snow, hail cause havoc as wild weather hits across parts of Australia
August 4 2025 by Andrew Mullen
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Tropical Cyclone Hayley hits Western Australia, ARPC declares end of event
- December 31
Multiple severe weather warnings have also been issued for New Year's Eve in Queensland.
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Sri Lanka flood claims manageable for insurers, reinsurers to absorb non-motor losses: Fitch
- December 18
National Insurance Trust Fund, as Sri Lanka's sole reinsurer, faces greater exposure amid lack of retrocession cover from recent flooding due to Cyclone Ditwah.
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Over half of US$10bn losses from recent Southeast Asian floods attributable to business interruption: Moody’s
- December 9
Modelling specialist noted that some atmospheric indicators suggest that parts of Southeast Asia are already experiencing La Niña-like conditions.
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Storms batter Southeast, South Asia, inflicting over US$20bn in economic losses: Aon
- December 5
Thailand estimates Cyclone Senyar to be among its costliest, while Indonesia is reporting billions of dollars in damages and Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka is projected to be the country's deadliest since 1978.
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