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Intense storm leaves thousands of homes without power across Western Australia's south as worst weather yet to come
An intense storm system has lashed Western Australia's southern coast overnight, leaving thousands of homes without power and causing minor flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology warns the worst of the weather is still to come, with the low pressure system described as a rare experience.
An intense storm system has swept across Western Australia's southern coast overnight, leaving thousands of homes without power and causing minor flooding across the region. Emergency services are working to restore power and clear debris from affected areas.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings that the worst of the weather is still to come. Senior meteorologist Alana Cherney described the depth of the low pressure system as a rare experience, indicating that conditions could deteriorate further before the system passes.
Power restoration crews have been working through the night to reconnect affected households, but with more severe conditions expected, further outages are likely. Residents across the region have been urged to prepare for additional disruption and ensure they have emergency supplies on hand.
Minor flooding has been reported in several coastal and low-lying areas, with roads rendered impassable in some locations. Fallen trees and damaged infrastructure have added to the challenges faced by emergency response teams working to keep communities safe.
The storm comes at the onset of what meteorologists are predicting could be a particularly active winter storm season for southern Australia. Authorities are urging residents to stay informed through official weather channels and follow all evacuation or safety directives as the system continues to track across the region.