A cyclone warning is officially in place in Far North Queensland, with a tropical low intensifying to form Tropical Cyclone Niran. But it doesn’t appear to be posing a major threat so far, with the category 1 storm moving slowly northeast and away from the coast. More weather: https://7news.com.au/news/weather | 7NEWS Brisbane

Primary producers devastated by Tropical Cyclone Niran across the north earlier this year will receive rent relief. The State Government has deferred more than $200,000 worth of 'land rent' for up to six months, as part of its Disaster Relief Assistance. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldpol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville

North Queensland is on high alert this morning, with heavy rain and gale force winds set to batter communities as Tropical Cyclone Niran intensifies off the coast. It's expected to strengthen to a Category 3 system: http://9Soci.al/U5ff30rz6Ia #9News | Weeknights at 5.30pm | 9 News Gold Coast

🌀When Tropical Cyclone Niran passed New Caledonia🌀 Tropical Cyclone Niran skirted the south coast of New Caledonia yesterday evening. The system was a category 5 cyclone when it reached the western tip of the country, although it did weaken slightly as it moved east. When it passed Tontouta Airport the pressure dropped 25hPa in 4 hours, and wind speeds reached 74kph. There have also been reports of gusts exceeding 200kph elsewhere ripping roofs off and causing extensive damage. Niran is now a

Cyclone Niran continues to intensify tonight, likely to soon be upgraded to a category three. The system has already left a trail of destruction, damaging homes, and wiping out crops, across the Far North. www.7NEWS.com.au #TCNiran #qldweather #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane