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Wild Storm Hits Sydney: Four Hospitalised and Trains Halted

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A monster storm causes chaos in Sydney as lightning strikes injure four people near the Opera House. Trains on the North Shore Line are halted due to severe weather.

A monster storm swept through Sydney, causing havoc as lightning struck near the Opera House, injuring four individuals who were seeking shelter under a tree. The sudden storm brought heavy rain and a staggering 75,000 lightning strikes, leading to concerns of flash flooding. NSW Ambulance attended to a teenager and three others in their 20s and 30s who were rendered unconscious by the lightning strike. The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings about the severe storm, emphasizing the potential for flash floods as the city braced for more inclement weather.

As severe thunderstorms pummeled Sydney, commuter chaos ensued with the shutdown of the T1 North Shore Line. Trains came to a halt between North Sydney and Gordon, disrupting travel for many. Although the storm brought excitement and anxiety, the resilience of Sydney residents shone through as they navigated the challenging conditions.

In the aftermath of the storm, fascinating details about the people and organizations involved emerged. The teenage male, woman in her 20s, and two individuals in their 30s who were struck by lightning near the Botanic Gardens garnered significant attention, highlighting the unpredictability of nature's fury. The NSW Ambulance's swift response showcased the dedication and bravery of the paramedics who tend to those in need during such emergencies. The Bureau of Meteorology's accurate forecasting and timely warnings demonstrated the essential role of meteorological services in keeping communities informed and safe during extreme weather events.

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Storm sweeps through Sydney, four people in hospital after lightning ... (WAtoday)

Paramedics are treating four people after a tree was struck by lightning near the Opera House as a sudden storm sweeps through Sydney.

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Monster storm hits Sydney: Four in hospital (NEWS.com.au)

Four people have been injured in a lightning strike near the Sydney Opera House as severe storms lash the city.

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Sydney lightning strikes: four people 'knocked unconscious' at ... (The Guardian)

NSW Ambulance says a teenager and three others in their 20s and 30s were sheltering under a tree when hit by lightning amid heavy rain.

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Four hospitalised after Sydney hit with 75000 lightning strikes in ... (9News)

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that the severe storm will bring heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding has already been detected ...

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75000 lightning strikes as severe storms pummel Sydney (Weatherzone)

A flurry of severe thunderstorms hit Sydney on Monday, causing heavy rain and lots of lightning. A line of thunderstorms started approaching Sydney from the ...

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Four people struck by lightning outside Sydney's Botanic Gardens ... (ABC News)

The ambulance service says the group — a teenage male, a woman in her 20s, and a man and woman in their 30s— was standing under a tree when the lightning ...

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Commuter chaos as wild storms halt trains (The Australian)

Storms across Sydney have shut down the T1 North Shore Line, meaning trains are currently not running between North Sydney and Gordon.

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Storm sweeps through Sydney, four people hospitalised after ... (Brisbane Times)

Paramedics are treating four people after a tree was struck by lightning near the Opera House as a sudden storm sweeps through Sydney.

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Commuters stranded as storm hits Sydney, four people in hospital ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A severe weather warning has been issued for the city, warning of flash flooding across the Greater Sydney region.

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Monster storm: Four struck by lightning in Sydney's CBD (Daily Telegraph)

Four people have been rushed to hospital after they were struck by lightning while standing under a tree in Sydney's CBD on Monday, as a savage storm saw ...

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75000 lightning strikes, mass train chaos: Sydney hit by storms (Brisbane Times)

Sydneysiders endured an afternoon of road chaos and mass train delays after a sudden storm, swept up the state's east coast on Monday, bringing more than ...

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Here's what you can expect with today's North Sydney weather (Daily Telegraph)

Moist air with a dew point of 19.5 at 12am today means the temperature will feel like 20.6 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 97 ...

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Sydney weather: Woman, 31, is killed in car crash as storm strikes ... (Daily Mail)

The 31-year-old woman died after her SUV collided with another in Narrabeen on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

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Woman dies in head-on crash during Sydney storm (Daily Telegraph)

A woman was killed in a road crash on the northern beaches late on Monday afternoon.

Wild Sydney Weather 20/02/2024 (NEWS.com.au)

There was wild weather in Sydney yesterday with the city hit by more than 75000 lightning strikes. The widow of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has publicly ...

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Four people hit by lightning near Australia's Sydney Opera House (Aljazeera.com)

The four victims, including a 36-year-old couple and a 19-year-old man, were sheltering under a tree near the famous landmark during a violent storm on Monday ...

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Here's what you can expect with tomorrow's North Sydney weather (Daily Telegraph)

Tomorrow's forecast is mostly cloudy; showers, heavy at times; s/se winds.

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Heavy rain hammers down on city (NEWS.com.au)

Drenching rains have hit Sydney's CBD just a day after wild storms wreaked havoc across the city.

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Rain, storms soak Sydney after morning traffic chaos (WAtoday)

Traffic is queued from the Anzac Bridge to the Harbour Bridge as the delicate operation causes major delays.

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Sydney weather: Another storm about to strike - when will the rain end (Daily Mail)

Possible severe thunderstorm for Sydney on Tuesday · Severe weather warning issued for parts of WA and NT · Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln bringing heavy rain · READ ...

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Sydney again faces severe thunderstorms as heavy rain hits East ... (9News)

Sydney is being pelted with another day of heavy showers and thunderstorms as numerous low pressure trough...

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Police operation on Harbour Bridge causing peak-hour chaos (WAtoday)

Traffic is queued from the Anzac Bridge to the Harbour Bridge as the delicate operation causes major delays.

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Drivers stuck in flash flooding as wild weather whacks Sydney (Daily Telegraph)

Sydney's wild summer weather is back with a vengeance with rain hammering the city for the second day in a row, causing already waterlogged roads – and ...

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Sydney Swift fans fear the worst (NEWS.com.au)

Taylor Swift is set to hit the stage in Sydney on Friday, but weather alerts have left fans questioning whether the superstar may have to delay the concert.

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What will the weather be for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows? (9News)

Fans are preparing for round two as Taylor Swift rests up in Sydney ahead of four back-to-back three-hour E...

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Rain, possible storm for Sydney's afternoon after morning traffic chaos (Brisbane Times)

Traffic is queued from the Anzac Bridge to the Harbour Bridge as the delicate operation causes major delays.

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Eras Tour: Taylor Swift's Sydney shows could be affected by extreme ... (PerthNow)

Sydney's severe weather forecast is less than ideal for Taylor Swift's upcoming highly anticipated Eras tour shows.

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Fears Taylor Swift's Sydney concerts could be CANCELLED amid ... (Daily Mail)

Taylor Swift jetted into Sydney on Monday ahead of her four-day concert run at Accor Stadium this week.

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