‘Bomb cyclone' causes flooding, power outages in Australia's east
The 'bomb cyclone', described as a vigorous coastal low by the Bureau of Meteorology, intensified with over 150mm of rain and winds up to 125kmph, with warnings for damaging winds and dangerous surf continuing.
Key concerns include rising rivers, advice-level flood warnings for areas like Camden and Penrith, and the Warragamba Dam nearing capacity, threatening downstream flooding.
Around 30,000 homes and businesses experienced power outages, with nearly 9,000 still without electricity, while Sydney Airport saw 140 flight cancellations and major disruptions to rail and ferry services.
Emergency services have responded to nearly 3,400 incidents, including flood rescues, as experts note the increasing frequency of such severe weather events, linked to unusually warm ocean waters.
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