US EditionAustralia flights cancelled as bomb cyclone hits New South Wales
- On Wednesday, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia called off more than 55 domestic flights departing from and arriving into Sydney due to harsh weather conditions.
- The cancellations followed an intense bomb cyclone, a rapidly intensifying coastal low-pressure system, sweeping across New South Wales and causing hazardous conditions.
- The cyclone brought up to 250mm of rain, wind gusts over 100 km/h, widespread power outages affecting more than 37,000 homes, flood warnings, and evacuation orders in erosion-prone coastal areas.
- Emergency crews responded to over 2,320 incidents, including seven flood rescues caused by people driving into floodwaters, while authorities urged travelers to delay travel amidst ongoing severe conditions.
- The storm was expected to track south then move out into the Tasman Sea by Thursday, with forecasts warning of further heavy rain and strong winds affecting southeastern Australia and New Zealand.
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