Intense Thunderstorms Hit Sydney Area

Residents in Sydney were advised to stay indoors and secure loose items around their homes on December 13 as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued with heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones expected.

The Bureau of Meteorology said thunderstorms hit several parts of the city, including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, at around 8.15 pm.

Thousands of homes were without power, the Sydney Morning Herald said. Credit: @dmorg78 via Storyful