A rare bomb cyclone has hit the east coast of Australia NSW and it’s one of the worst in years.
Floods, blackouts, cancelled flights and it’s still unfolding.
What is a bomb cyclone?
It’s a rare storm that explodes in power dropping pressure fast, hitting hard.
Meteorologists call it “explosive cyclogenesis.” Locals call it chaos.
Why it’s a big deal:
- 125 km/h winds
- 200mm+ rain overnight
- 9,000+ homes still without power
- 1,500 emergency calls in 24 hours
Chaos in NSW
- 30,000+ NSW homes were plunged into darkness; around 9,100 remain without power today
- Streets scattered with fallen trees and flooded suburbs
- Local SES teams racing to clear roads and reconnect lives
Evacuations & Warnings
- Residents in coastal communities urged to evacuate due to storm surge and havoc
- Flood watches in Greater Sydney, Camden, Penrith, North Richmond and moving south toward Victoria
