Strong waves hit the coast of New South Wales in Australia With the expected continuation of dangerous weather conditions until tomorrow, Sunday, according to what was published by the websiteabc‘, led waves up to 10 meters long, recorded by the Bureau of Meteorology (WELL)along with the great high tide, closed the majority of beaches, caused damage and led to multiple rescues.
The water is approaching the houses
It was also accompanied by winds of 30 to 50 kilometers per hour, and in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the sea made its way across the corniche in the popular beaches of Bondi and Bronte, damaging the walls of houses, and the mayor of Waverley Council, Paula Masellos, said that the waves were huge.
“It just shows the amazing power of nature at the moment, we were seeing pictures of waves or water flowing straight into the park and even on the street near the little cafe there,” said Masilos.
car in water
Water near homes
This comes as the eastern Australian region has witnessed, during the past weeks, severe weather phenomena that have contributed to the severity of the “La Niña” phenomenon and climate change, and difficult weather conditions and floods have killed at least 22 people since the beginning of February.
The water near the beach
cleaning the beach
erecting barriers on the beach
The photographs taken, at the time, showed that the retaining wall that goes into Bronte Park had been completely destroyed and there was sand up to the kiosk. “As expected, the northern beaches were particularly affected by coastal erosion, but Mr. Pearce said there would be no beach.” safe today,” and waves over 10 meters were recorded off the coast of Manly amid reports of boats breaking their mooring overnight due to severe swells..