🌧️ Sydney Soaked: Torrential Rains Trigger Flood Warnings
What's up, amigos! Sydney's skies have opened up big time! 🌦️ The bustling Australian city got drenched with almost a month's worth of rain in just 24 hours. Can you imagine that? That's 111 millimeters pouring down, just shy of the average 121.5 mm usually seen in April!
And it's not over yet! Meteorologists are warning that things could get even wetter, with up to 200 mm expected in some areas through Friday. So if you're hanging out Down Under, maybe swap those flip-flops for rain boots! 🥾
\"This is a significant weather event,\" said New South Wales State Premier Chris Minns. \"It's most important that you don't take unnecessary risks at the moment.\"
The heavy downpour isn't just messing up outdoor plans. It's causing chaos for commuters too! 🚆 Rail equipment at a major Sydney train station got damaged, leading to delays for those trying to get around the city.
Emergency crews have been super busy, responding to over 500 calls and rescuing seven people from floodwaters. Warnings have been issued for several rivers in the east, so everyone is keeping a close eye on water levels.
Even the Warragamba Dam, which supplies a whopping 80% of Sydney's water, is feeling the pressure. Officials say it could spill over on Monday once the storm eases. The dam is currently at about 96% capacity. That's a whole lot of agua! 💧
So, to all our Sydney friends, stay safe and dry. And to everyone else, isn't Mother Nature intense? 🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
