Australia faced a beautiful and at the same time dangerous test of nature over the weekend, reports sky.com. In New South Wales, the thickness of the snow that fell on Saturday reached up to 40 centimeters, marking a record for the first time in forty years. Similar weather conditions were observed in different parts of the country.
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, many cities in the country have not seen such snowy scenery in the last decade. Especially in some areas of Queensland, snow fell for the first time in ten years, which became an exciting and memorable event for the population.
However, the snowfall did not bring only joy and pleasure. In New South Wales, 1,455 emergency incidents were recorded during the weekend due to heavy snow and rain. According to the authorities, more than 100 cars got stuck in snowdrifts, and some buildings and houses suffered various damages. In addition, in some locations, there were power outages, and some areas experienced major flooding.
According to the police, the search for a 26-year-old woman who was swept away by the water is ongoing.
New South Wales is one of the most populous states in Australia, and Sydney is also located here. Global climate change has made the country’s weather increasingly unpredictable in recent years. At the same time, thick snow has fallen in Australia before, but this time the natural event became a unique challenge for the population and officials.
For the population, this weekend — on one hand, joyful snow games, and on the other — fear and concern. Australia’s nature once again surprised everyone with its unexpected “surprise”.
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