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Torrential rain and flash floods hit Sydney as massive storms roll across NSW and eastern Victoria


Bureau of Meteorology warns severe conditions will continue as parts of NSW coated in hail

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Thunderstorms across New South Wales and eastern Victoria on Monday brought flash flooding, destructive winds and hail, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns severe conditions would continue.

A major storm rolled across the Sydney CBD around midday on Monday, bringing dark skies and heavy rainfall. The city had recorded 40.6mm of rain at Observatory Hill since 9am, according to the BoM.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/10/nsw-victoria-weather-thunderstorms-heavy-rainfall-western-sydney-blue-mountains-east-gippsland

Author : Petra Stock

Publish date : 2025-02-10 02:32:00

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