Severe Thunderstorms Strike Sydney, Four Hospitalized After Lightning Incident

The storms caused significant disruptions, including power outages and flight delays, as authorities issue weather warnings.

Four individuals, including a couple in their 30s and a teenage boy, were hospitalized after being struck by lightning near Sydney's Opera House during severe thunderstorms.
The victims, who were sheltering under a tree at the time, suffered burns and cardiac symptoms, with all experiencing a brief loss of consciousness.
Over 75,000 lightning strikes were detected within a 100km radius of Sydney, causing widespread disruptions including power outages affecting more than 10,000 households and businesses.
Sydney's main airport runway was temporarily closed after a lightning strike damaged the tarmac, leading to over 30 flight cancellations and delays to around 340 services.
Authorities have issued severe weather warnings for New South Wales, southern Queensland, and Victoria, advising the public to avoid floodwaters and heed emergency services' advice.