The Economic Times

One-in-50-year coastal storm batters NSW with 100km/h winds and 11m swells, cripples transport and halts rescue response capacity

New South Wales is experiencing a severe one-in-50-year coastal event with destructive 100km/h winds and 11-metre swells. Authorities have issued urgent warnings for residents to stay out of the water, as conditions may overwhelm rescue capabilities. The system is expected to weaken but has already caused significant flight and ferry cancellations.