Australia bomb cyclone live: Flood emergency warnings issued as strong winds leave thousands without power
Heavy rain, flash flooding and 125kmph winds from a destructive “bomb cyclone” continue to create havoc on Australia’s east coast, leaving thousands without power, roads closed and Sydney under flood warnings.
Ausgrid says power has been restored to 30,000 customers, but about 9,100 homes and businesses remain in the dark this morning.
Major roads are still closed, and ferry and train services continue to face delays and suspensions.
Some suburbs received up to 130 millimetres of rain through the night, and severe weather warnings are in place from as far north as Coffs Harbour to the South Coast.
The New South Wales Emergency Service has issued flood warnings for parts of Greater Sydney, with Advice-level alerts now active for Camden, Penrith and North Richmond.
Areas near the Victorian border could also be impacted today as the intense coastal low tracks south, with damaging conditions expected to persist through Wednesday.
Several domestic flights from Sydney airport including from operators like Qantas and Virgin airlines were cancelled.
