2010-01-03 07:16:46 - Extreme Weather - Australia EDIS CODE: ST-20100103-24406-AUS
Date & Time: 2010-01-03 07:16:46 [UTC]
Area: Australia, , Southeast Queensland, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2)
Affected person(s): 3000
Not confirmed information! Description: About 1,600 lightning strikes have been recorded as storms rolled across a wide area of southeast Queensland. An Energex spokeswoman said more than 3000 customers were left without electricity, but work crews were working to restore power. "We have had a couple of explosions reported, which usually means lightning has struck somewhere,'' the spokeswoman said. "There were also 1,600 lightning strikes. "A mixture of lightning strikes and power lines being brought down is the reason for the loss of power.'' A spokeswoman for the Department of Community Safety said they have had relatively few calls, mostly for water penetration.
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