Storms hit Sydney and Central Coast causing flooding and power outages

NSW emergency services have responded to hundreds of calls for help in Sydney and surrounds after intense thunderstorms

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Severe storms and strong winds have lashed Sydney and the NSW Central Coast, causing flash flooding, felling trees and leaving hundreds of homes powerless.

The State Emergency Service received hundreds of calls for help on Tuesday night and several roads were closed due to flooding, fallen trees and hanging wires.