Four people struck by lightning in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens during severe storms causing flight delays, power outages, and train disruptions.

On February 19, severe storms in Sydney, Australia, led to four people being struck by lightning in the Royal Botanic Gardens, resulting in burn injuries. The storms also caused 300 flight delays at Sydney Airport, power outages affecting over 10,000 households and businesses, and train service disruptions. Thunderstorm warnings were issued for various parts of the city and neighboring areas, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

February 19, 2024
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