Wednesday, 29 February 2012

SA: Heavy rain causes flooding and blackouts


AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2007
SA: Heavy rain causes flooding and blackouts

Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding and power blackouts in South Australia.

The weather bureau says about 23mm of rain fell in Adelaide in five hours .. from 7.30
this morning (CDT).

Regional areas like the Yorke Peninsula and western and northern areas of South Australia
have also reported more than 17mm.

About 20 Adelaide suburbs experienced power blackouts .. while SES volunteers reported
at least 50 callouts to flood incidents.

AAP RTV sl/af/bart

KEYWORD: STORMS SA (ADELAIDE)

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