Canberra storm smashes homes and cuts power across suburbs
A violent afternoon storm knocked down trees and snapped power lines across multiple Canberra suburbs on Sunday.
A fierce afternoon storm swept across Canberra on Sunday, felling trees and snapping power lines. The Emergency Services Agency reported no injuries.
One tree crushed a parked car in Griffith and another smashed through a roof in Giralang. Emergency crews received 27 calls for help as strong winds and heavy rain battered the capital.
Red Hill, Wanniassa, Kambah and parts of Belconnen suffered the most damage. Power lines came down in Turner, Hughes, Kambah, Evatt and Narrabundah.
Residents lost electricity for hours. SES volunteers worked into the evening clearing debris and fallen branches from properties across the territory.
- 27
- Emergency calls
- Red Hill, Wanniassa, Kambah, Belconnen
- Suburbs hit hardest
- Turner, Hughes, Kambah, Evatt, Narrabundah
- Power outage areas
- None
- Injuries reported
Why it mattersMultiple suburbs lost power for hours and homes were damaged. This shows how quickly severe storms can disrupt city services and threaten residents.
AustraliaCanberrans across multiple suburbs experienced power cuts and property damage, with crews working through the night to restore utilities and clear debris.
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