7:30 PM GMT – 01/07/2025 ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Batters Australia’s East Coast, Forcing Evacuations A powerful “bomb cyclone” is lashing Australia’s east coast with up to 250mm of rain, winds reaching 125kmph (78mph), and dangerous 7-meter swells, prompting authorities to tell coastal residents to “evacuate now.” The severe weather has disrupted transportation with Sydney Airport operating on a single runway, dozens of canceled flights, suspended train services, and over 20 road closures across New South Wales, while approximately 30,000 customers are without electricity. More than 1,200 State Emergency Service volunteers have responded to over 1,000 calls for help as the low-pressure … Continue reading China Floods Kill 9, Displace Thousands as Waters Overtop Dikes in Three Provinces, More Rain Forecast