Warragamba Dam, Sydney’s major water supply which supplies 80 per cent of Sydney’s drinking water., has reached capacity and is spilling over. Following heavy rainfall, the dam began spilling about 5.45am on Saturday. NSW Government operating rules and protocols prevent water being released from the dam — which would reduce the storage level ahead of … Read more
Flash flooding has caused commuter chaos in Sydney with some roads closed and public transport routes diverted away from flood-affected areas following days of drenching rain. Parramatta Rd near George St in Strathfield was closed early Friday morning due to water over the roadway. Motorists were urged to find an alternative route, Live Traffic Sydney … Read more
A wild afternoon electrical storm has hit parts of Western Sydney dumping hail, downing trees and sparking a fire as wild weather batters Australia’s east coast. In Victoria, a storm has knocked out power to half a million customers. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Intense electrical storm causes chaos throughout Sydney. Watch the latest news and … Read more
Twenty NSW schools were closed on Friday with intense hot weather sweeping the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for NSW, urging residents to stay cool. Some schools were closed due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents, the NSW Department of Education confirmed on Friday. Watch the latest … Read more
