Tropical Cyclone Sean formed over the Indian Ocean off Western Australia, bringing record-breaking rainfall to the Pilbara region.

• The cyclone caused significant flooding, particularly affecting the Pilbara coastline, leading to extensive rescue operations.
• Karratha recorded a record 274mm of rain, prompting multiple flood warnings across Kimberley and Pilbara Districts.
• The cyclone disrupted operations at Rio Tinto’s East Intercourse Island port facility, potentially halting the operation of a railcar dumper for three to four weeks.