Australia: Cyclone-like storms cause havoc across cities
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Australia: Cyclone-like storms cause havoc across cities
By Richard Noone, Carleen Frost and Angus Thompson
Herald Sun
June 06, 2012 8:06AM
THE army has been called in to help Victorian residents lay sandbags to fend off floodwater, after cyclone-like storms leave a trail of destruction along Australia's east coast.
The State Emergency Service says up to 70 properties at Lakes Entrance are under threat, with water from the state's torrential rainfall flowing towards the town and set to combine dangerously with high tides.
It says Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to help prepare the town where water is set to peak at 10pm (AEST) today.
Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h continue and a severe weather warning is still in place for coastal regions of NSW.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) told AAP it expects an easing of conditions over the next 24-36 hours but has issued warnings as strong winds and seven-metre waves hit the coast.
"We do have some very large swells and quite dangerous conditions along the coast," bureau senior meteorologist Rob Webb said.
Emergency crews have restored power to more than 25,000 homes and businesses in NSW after the savage storms downed powerlines.
Crews worked throughout the night in Sydney, on the Central Coast and in the Hunter and managed to restore power to most homes by 11pm (AEST) last night.
"The main areas affected by yesterday's strong winds included parts of Sutherland, Bankstown, Darlinghurst, Manly Vale, Lane Cove, Terrey Hills, the NSW Central Coast and Newcastle," a spokesman for energy company Ausgrid said.
Repairs and safety checks are continuing on about 1000 homes and businesses in Blakehurst, Mona Vale and North Bondi.
The State Emergency Service (SES) has received 975 calls for assistance, mostly regarding fallen trees.
They are expecting more calls to come from the northern region of the state as bad weather continues.
"I'd imagine that 900 mark would push over into the 1000 mark," a spokeswoman for the SES told AAP.
Meanwhile, services on Sydney ferries have been suspended or cancelled due to the bad weather.
Shuttle buses are replacing ferry services between Manly and Circular Quay.
Buses will run in place of Cronulla to Bundeena ferry services.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/cyclone-like-storms-cause-havoc-across-the-city/story-e6frfkvr-1226385469791#ixzz1wxlSeL75
Australia: Cyclone-like storms cause havoc across cities
By Richard Noone, Carleen Frost and Angus Thompson
Herald Sun
June 06, 2012 8:06AM
THE army has been called in to help Victorian residents lay sandbags to fend off floodwater, after cyclone-like storms leave a trail of destruction along Australia's east coast.
The State Emergency Service says up to 70 properties at Lakes Entrance are under threat, with water from the state's torrential rainfall flowing towards the town and set to combine dangerously with high tides.
It says Australian Defence Force personnel have been deployed to help prepare the town where water is set to peak at 10pm (AEST) today.
Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h continue and a severe weather warning is still in place for coastal regions of NSW.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) told AAP it expects an easing of conditions over the next 24-36 hours but has issued warnings as strong winds and seven-metre waves hit the coast.
"We do have some very large swells and quite dangerous conditions along the coast," bureau senior meteorologist Rob Webb said.
Emergency crews have restored power to more than 25,000 homes and businesses in NSW after the savage storms downed powerlines.
Crews worked throughout the night in Sydney, on the Central Coast and in the Hunter and managed to restore power to most homes by 11pm (AEST) last night.
"The main areas affected by yesterday's strong winds included parts of Sutherland, Bankstown, Darlinghurst, Manly Vale, Lane Cove, Terrey Hills, the NSW Central Coast and Newcastle," a spokesman for energy company Ausgrid said.
Repairs and safety checks are continuing on about 1000 homes and businesses in Blakehurst, Mona Vale and North Bondi.
The State Emergency Service (SES) has received 975 calls for assistance, mostly regarding fallen trees.
They are expecting more calls to come from the northern region of the state as bad weather continues.
"I'd imagine that 900 mark would push over into the 1000 mark," a spokeswoman for the SES told AAP.
Meanwhile, services on Sydney ferries have been suspended or cancelled due to the bad weather.
Shuttle buses are replacing ferry services between Manly and Circular Quay.
Buses will run in place of Cronulla to Bundeena ferry services.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/cyclone-like-storms-cause-havoc-across-the-city/story-e6frfkvr-1226385469791#ixzz1wxlSeL75
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