Severe Storms Batter Eastern Australia, Leaving Thousands Without Power

A series of intense weather events, including microbursts and thunderstorms, have caused widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions across Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT.

• Brisbane experienced a rare dry microburst with wind gusts up to 80 km/h, uprooting trees, damaging property, and cutting power to over 25,000 homes.
• Sydney and New South Wales were hit by severe thunderstorms, with wind speeds exceeding 120 km/h, heavy rain, and over 140,000 power outages reported across the state.
• The ACT was lashed by hail and strong winds, resulting in fallen trees, damaged homes, and temporary power outages for hundreds of properties.
• Emergency services have responded to thousands of calls for assistance, with ongoing cleanup efforts addressing fallen trees, blocked roads, and damaged infrastructure.
• The Bureau of Meteorology warns of continued severe weather, including heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and potential flooding in parts of Queensland and New South Wales through the weekend.

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