Electricity restored to many after extreme weather in New South Wales.

As the wild weather hit New South Wales overnight, thousands of people were left without power. It was a chaotic and frustrating situation for many, but thankfully, the situation has improved this morning.

Sydney was one of the affected areas, with approximately 4500 people experiencing power outages across the state. However, thanks to the hard work of Ausgrid crews, around 4000 of those homes now have their power restored. The energy provider has released a statement, assuring the community that they are working tirelessly to restore power to the remaining 500 homes.

According to a spokesperson, the outages were a result of the extreme hot weather yesterday, followed by a sudden drop in temperature and the arrival of storms during the night. It was a perfect storm of weather conditions that led to this unfortunate situation.

Temperatures reached a scorching 40 degrees in some parts of NSW, including western Sydney, making it a challenging day for everyone. However, as the evening brought a cool change, the sudden drop in temperature, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, caused further disruptions.

For those who are still experiencing power outages, Ausgrid has made it possible to check for updates on their website. Additionally, they have reminded people to stay at least eight metres away from any downed powerlines, which is approximately two car lengths. Safety is of utmost importance during this time, and Ausgrid urges everyone to report any hazards they come across.

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