Thursday, March 24, 2005

Wild weather prompts 900 calls for help

Wild weather lashed Sydney and surrounding areas today, with strong winds bringing down trees and power lines and heavy rain causing flooding.

State Emergency Service (SES) spokesman Phil Campbell said 924 calls for help had been received, mostly for water in houses caused by blocked gutters and spot flooding.

"There have been over 200 emergency workers on the road responding to leaks, fallen trees, trees blocking driveways and spot flooding," he said.

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