ICA declares Cyclone Debbie a catastrophe

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) designated Cyclone Debbie
a catastrophe, noting that insurers are anticipating thousands of
claims.
The cyclone hit north Queensland earlier on Tuesday and was
subsequently downgraded to Category 3 from Category 4.
It brought winds of up to about 143 miles an hour and is
expected to move southwest before curving to the south in the
coming hours, potentially bringing flash flooding, according to
local reports.
The ICA said Cyclone Yasi, which struck less p