Australia storm death toll rises

[malaise]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6736687.stm
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At least nine people have been killed by heavy storms that are continuing to lash eastern Australia, officials say.

Gale-force winds and rising flood waters have forced the evacuation of thousands of people in New South Wales.

More than 130,000 homes remain without electricity around Newcastle and in Sydney.

A severe weather warning remains in place, with winds gusting up to 90km/h (60mph), Australian weather officials said.

[NMDemDist2]

1. wow! is it a typhoon? those poor people can't buy a break down there

is it going to help with the drought at all or is it on the wrong side of the continent?

[malaise]

2. Heard it's the worst storm there in

30 years. People better start taking better care of the environment. There are more and more storms and they are stronger. Parts of China are also under water.

[malaise]

3. Pix

McFlooded

http://www.smh.com.au/ftimages/2007/06/10/1181414140881.html?slideshow=true

Add link

[Bluebear]

5. Oh my heavens, thinking about Oz tonight. :(

[WiseButAngrySara]

8. Oh dear. This is the first I've heard of it. ....n/t

[anakie]

7. not a typhoon as such

just a bloody great storm; and most of the water seems to have missed the various dam catchment areas. Good coverage of situation at


http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/


Peace

[WiseButAngrySara]

9. Peace to you! Hope you fare well. ....n/t

[anakie]

11. thanks

but I am well north of the affected area.

[uppityperson]

4. k&r for Australians

[Coexist]

6. I had no idea

thank you for informing us.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Yeah, me either. I hope people will stay safe as best they can.