Severe Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages and One Fatality in Southeast Australia

High winds and heavy rains have left over 120,000 without power in Victoria and Tasmania, with emergency services responding to thousands of incidents.

A 63-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her cabin at a holiday park on the Victoria-New South Wales border.
Victoria and Tasmania experienced wind gusts up to 150 km/h, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and properties.
Emergency services in Victoria received over 4,400 calls for assistance, primarily for fallen trees and building damage.
Flood warnings have been issued in Tasmania, with some residents preparing to evacuate due to rising waters.
Power restoration efforts are ongoing, but some areas may remain without electricity for several days.