A major storm devastated Western Australia, leaving nearly 70,000 households without power.

Nearly 70,000 households in Western Australia are without electricity after two consecutive major storms swept through the region over the weekend, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency services to receive hundreds of requests for assistance.

Flooding following heavy rains in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, on March 4, 2022. (Photo: THX/VNA)

Western Power announced on June 1st that more than 69,000 customers across the state, including many areas in Perth, were affected by power outages. The company is mobilizing resources to repair over 1,300 power grid failures, with over 250 storm-related incidents recorded in the South West alone.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) in Australia reported wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h in many areas, with gusts at Cape Naturaliste reaching 135 km/h, equivalent to the intensity of a tropical storm and the highest level ever recorded in the region in May.

The severe storm caused flooding, felled trees, downed power lines, and affected many roads in Perth and coastal areas to the south and west. Roads authorities advised people to limit travel and exercise particular caution while driving, urging residents near coastal areas where roofs were blown off to stay indoors to protect against the risk of construction materials and debris being blown away by the wind and causing accidents.

Although the storm's intensity has decreased, the Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) warns that weather conditions remain hazardous. A severe weather warning remains in effect across a wide area, including the Perth metropolitan area. Residents are advised to stay away from damaged structures, fallen trees, and downed power lines.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has also warned of the risk of strong winds, high waves, and coastal flooding in many areas along the Western Australian coast in the coming days.

According to VNA

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