Thousands Without Power in Australia Due to Storms

Tens of thousands of residents in Tasmania, Australia, were left without power on Sunday after a powerful cold front swept through the region, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

The extreme weather conditions have prompted warnings of potential flash flooding.

TasNetworks, the state-owned energy provider, reported via Facebook that approximately 30,000 customers were without electricity across the state on Sunday morning.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) noted on its website that while the cold front was moving away from Tasmania, the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by destructive winds, remained.

Felix Ellis, Tasmania's Minister for Emergency Management, addressed the situation in a televised press conference, confirming that the storm had caused significant damage to properties, power lines, and infrastructure across the state.

Emergency authorities have issued flood warnings, cautioning that the severe weather could isolate residents in some areas of Tasmania for several days.

The state is also bracing for another cold front expected to hit later on Sunday evening.

Mick Lowe, the Chief Executive of Tasmania’s State Emergency Service (SES), issued a statement warning of the potential for flooding to inundate properties and cut off roads.

Residents have been advised to take precautions and prepare for further disruptions as the situation evolves.

The severe weather event highlights the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather patterns in Australia, where storms and floods have increasingly impacted infrastructure and communities.

The situation in Tasmania serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness in the face of natural disasters.