Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
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- A person walks near waves rolling towards Cottesloe beach as a destructive weather system hits Perth on Sunday.
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- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come.
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A person walks near waves rolling towards Cottesloe beach as a destructive weather system hits Perth on Sunday. Photograph: Antony Dickson/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen. A person walks near waves rolling towards Cottesloe beach as a destructive weather system hits Perth on Sunday. Photograph: Antony Dickson/AFP/Getty Images Australia news Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WAWind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windows
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Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come.