Emergency crews are working tirelessly to clean up after a deadly storm caused significant damage along Australia’s east coast.
In the state of New South Wales, thousands were left without power and an elderly man tragically lost his life.
1 Dead as Storm Wreaks Havoc in New South Wales, Queensland
Winds reached speeds of up to 98 kilometres per hour in some areas.
A still image taken from video and obtained on Jan. 16, 2025, shows a damaged structure near the town of Wagga Wagga in regional NSW after a powerful thunderstorm. AAP Image/NSW SES, James Saligari
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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