Sydney storms cause power cuts across New South Wales

[Mister Nightowl]

Source: BBC News

15 October 2014 Last updated at 01:47 ET



More than 14,000 homes in Sydney and across New South Wales were left without power overnight after a massive storm battered the Australian state.

Winds of up to 161km/h (100mph) were recorded in some areas with up to 170mm of rain falling along the south coast.

Heavy snow up to 15cm deep was also recorded in the Blue Mountains.

The State Emergency Service (SES) said it had received 1,629 calls for help, of which 73 were people who needed rescuing from floodwaters.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-29611144

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Well, I personally just thank Gawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwd that Australia has Tony Abbott, a wise Prime Minister who knows that global warming isn't real!!!

[kokobell616]

1. Gawd

Looks like faith is the root of denial. Constant battering of severe weather is of no concern when gawd holds that man has dominion in the world of faith.