Strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions experienced by thousands of residents in parts of Perth and south-west of Western Australia, including some Filipinos.
Key Points
- Thousands of homes and businesses lost power, while fallen trees, damaged properties and vehicle-related incidents were also reported.
- Filipino migrant, May Templeman, says they experienced strong winds and rain for almost eight hours. Due to the force of the wind, a large tree in front of their house snapped and fell onto part of their vehicle.
- Emergency services are reminding residents to stay indoors if travel is not necessary, keep vehicles away from trees, secure outdoor items, avoid fallen powerlines and monitor official weather updates.
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