In Victoria, Australia, a powerful storm has wreaked havoc, leading to flash floods that forced the closure of the renowned Great Ocean Road. The severe weather conditions resulted in cars being swept into the ocean and left thousands without electricity.
The State Emergency Service issued urgent warnings for residents along the popular tourist thoroughfare, urging them to seek shelter indoors and avoid floodwaters. The situation remains dire as vehicles have been submerged, and caravans in parks have been inundated.
Officials recorded 166 millimeters of rain in Mount Cowley, compounding the crisis just days after bushfires had prompted similar road closures. Rescue operations are underway, with teams actively working to assist those trapped by the floodwaters.