Perth - BNA
Australia\'s Meteorological Bureau stated that a mighty destructive typhoon was imminent today associated with rainstorms alongside the western coast of Australia as a major iron exportation seaport has been closed. Wind speeds gusting at 230 kilometer per hour are heading towards the western Australian coast likely to hit Port Headland later today, pointing out that the velocity of the outer edge of the cyclone reaches 120 kilometers per hour. Flash floods are feared as torrential rains are expected at 16 inch within 24 hours. According to the authorities the seaport used for exportation of iron ore has been closed without telling when it would be reopened for shipments to resume. Emergency officials signaled a red warning to inhabitants of the entire 200-km long western coast of Australia and urged citizens to stay indoors until the worst portion of the hurricane passes away. About 15,000 people live in Port Headland alone.