Fears Cyclone Jasper could re-intensify putting Cairns underwater

There are fears Cyclone Jasper could re-intensify in the coming days as it churns its way through the Coral Sea. The Cyclone is barrelling towards North Queensland’s coastline as a Category 1 system. There are concerns it could intensify back to a Category 2 system when it makes landfall between Cooktown and Cardwell on Wednesday. The Bureau issued its first cyclone watch on Sunday night – warning of damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a storm tide. Authorities fear Cairns could go underwater if Jasper strikes the city at the king tide predicted for Wednesday morning.