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Thousands left without power after severe storm battered South Australia

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Over 100,000 South Australians are without power this morning following a severe storm last night.

The storm cell moved across the state, causing flash flooding and bringing heavy rain and fierce winds.

The South Australian State Emergency Service received just under 100 calls for assistance by 10.30pm.

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The wild weather blew the roof off the Glenelg’s Gliderol Stadium grandstand while a burst water main flooded a main road in the city’s south.

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Shop owners were forced to sandbag their entrances yesterday evening while it took an hour for workers to shut of the gushing water.

Delays are still expected this morning.

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Three children had to be rescued in Adelaide after they got trapped while playing in a waterway.

“We should be focusing on our efforts on actually helping the community to mitigate those storms and get trees down off roofs and not having to rescue people who are playing or driving through flood waters,” Trevor Arnold from Victoria SES said.   

The storm cell is now making its way across Victoria where a severe weather warning has been issued.

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to hit the state.

With AAP. 


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