Thousands without power in Victoria as dangerous thunderstorms lash state

Melbourne home set alight by lightning strike while heavy rain continues to cause havoc in Queensland

• Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing

Thousands of Victorians are without power and a home has been struck by lightning as dangerous thunderstorms lash parts of the state.

Heavy rain has also continued in Queensland with parts of Townsville recording more than 300mm in 24 hours.

Continue reading...

source https://www.theguardian.com/weather/2022/jan/27/very-dangerous-thunderstorms-to-lash-melbourne-and-parts-of-regional-victoria