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Tropical Cyclone Bella
20 - 25 Mar 1973

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Area affected Arafura Sea, western Gulf of Carpentaria, Groote Eylandt.
Central pressure Lowest estimated 998 hPa on 23rd and 24th, north of Groote Eylandt.
Winds Only reached gale force on 24th. Strongest wind recorded was 74 km/h on 23rd.
Rainfall Highest 24hr totals: Vanderlin Is. 259mm on 25th, Borroloola 180mm on 25th. Highest cumulative rainfall 3 days to 25th - Vanderlin Is. 376mm and Numbulwar 325mm. Heavy rain in east Arnhem Land and Gulf coast.
Seas & storm surge Nil significant.
Damage No damage reported.

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