Australia flights cancelled as bomb cyclone hits New South Wales
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 2 – More than 35,000 homes lost power and over 80 flights were canceled as the bomb cyclone brought destructive winds and heavy rain to New South Wales, officials reported.
- On Tuesday, the powerful `bomb cyclone` struck eastern Australia, cutting power to nearly 30,000 homes and prompting urgent evacuation orders along the coast.
- Satellite data shows water temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above average off the eastern shore of Australia, reflecting abnormally warm sea surface temperatures that likely fueled the storm’s rapid intensification after severe weather.
- NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan ESM warned flash flooding is a high risk, and crews have responded to over 3,400 incidents with disruptions into Thursday morning.
- Nearly 100 flights were cancelled or delayed at Sydney Airport, and Sydney Trains Chief Executive Matt Longland said `we’ve seen some really significant damages`, warning repairs may take days.
- With conditions not set to ease until late Thursday, WaterNSW has flagged a likely moderate spill from Warragamba Dam as flood warnings remain for key river systems.
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Due to heavy rain and heavy storm gusts, at least 140 flights must be cancelled.
·Vienna, Austria
Read Full ArticleA meteorological phenomenon called the bomb cyclone has paralyzed the Australian coast. Heavy rain, heavy winds and meter-high waves have led to power failures and significant disruptions in traffic.
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