A severe thunderstorm strikes Alice Springs on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, hail and ferocious winds. Outlets report wind speeds approaching about 100 km/h, with trees brought down and damage to property, including downed branches, knocked-over fences and leaking roofs.
ABC reports residents are still dealing with the impacts of what it describes as the worst storm in around 40 years, as local authorities and the community brace for additional storms. ABC also says thousands of homes lose power, with crews working to restore electricity. The Age and Sydney Morning Herald similarly focus on the storm hitting the town, while ABC provides more detail on the extent of the damage, the power outage scale and the likelihood of further severe weather.
Overall, the outlets agree the storm significantly affects Central Australia through intense winds and rainfall, leading to outages and on-the-ground cleanup.
