September 2nd 2024.
A severe storm has caused chaos in Victoria, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving over 100,000 homes without power. The strong winds, heavy rain, and hail caused damage to homes, boats, and infrastructure overnight and into yesterday.
The winds were so powerful that roofs were ripped off houses and boats were sunk. The State Emergency Service (SES) received hundreds of calls for help, and they continue to work tirelessly to assist with the cleanup efforts. Premier Jacinta Allan described the weather as "severe" and urged people to avoid travel and work from home.
The storm proved to be deadly, as a 63-year-old woman was tragically killed when a tree fell onto her holiday cabin on the NSW-Victorian border. Her husband was also injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. In another incident, a home in Moe, Gippsland had its entire roof ripped off, causing the homeowners to lose everything inside.
The power outages caused by the storm affected thousands of homes, with the government estimating at least 120,000 homes lost power. Energy companies are working to restore electricity, but as of this morning, almost 40,000 homes were still without power. The SES also received a significant number of calls for assistance, and the commissioner reported that some homes may be inhabitable due to the storm's impact.
The storm also caused disruptions to road, rail, and school services. Several schools closed for the day, and trains were replaced by coaches due to obstructions on the tracks. Wild seas also caused damage, with one business owner watching his beloved boat sink due to the powerful waves.
Thankfully, the Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled its severe weather warning, stating that the damaging winds have eased. However, a Coastal Hazard Warning remains in place for the Victorian coastline. The community is urged to stay safe and to be careful while the authorities work to restore normalcy.
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