Severe Storms Cause Global Power Outages

Approximately 30,000 residents in Tasmania, Australia, faced power outages on Sunday due to a severe cold front causing damaging winds and heavy rains, with flood warnings issued as another cold front is expected. The adverse weather conditions have led to significant damage to properties and infrastructure, with emergency services receiving 330 assistance requests in the last 24 hours. TasNetworks is working to restore power but cautions that ongoing severe weather may cause delays. Similar power outages have affected other regions globally, including Memphis, Indianapolis, Twin Cities, and Chicago, where severe storms have disrupted power supply for thousands, posing health risks for residents reliant on medical equipment.