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Ferocious storms ripping across New South Wales in Australia have led to the closing of Sydney Harbour, with a cruise ship carrying 2,500 people stranded on the stormy seas outside. The harbour master, Cpt Phillip Holliday, says it's the first time he's been forced to close the harbour but although it is unpleasant for the passengers out in the heavy swell, it is far safer than trying to make it to port in the current conditions.
Passengers have been using social media to share photos and videos of the high waves battering the ship, the Carnival Spirit. They were supposed to disembark this morning after a 12-day cruise but may be stranded for another 48 hours.
On land in NSW, storms have caused heavy flooding and toppled trees and power lines. 215,000 are without power and emergency services have received thousands of calls for help. Three people have died in Dungog, although authorities haven't yet been able to confirm how they died or their identities.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-32390793
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-21/swell-stops-cruise-ship-entering-sydney-harnour/6409164
Video at link:
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/v...spirit-cruise-liner-berthing-in-sydney-2015-4
Passengers have been using social media to share photos and videos of the high waves battering the ship, the Carnival Spirit. They were supposed to disembark this morning after a 12-day cruise but may be stranded for another 48 hours.
On land in NSW, storms have caused heavy flooding and toppled trees and power lines. 215,000 are without power and emergency services have received thousands of calls for help. Three people have died in Dungog, although authorities haven't yet been able to confirm how they died or their identities.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-32390793
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-21/swell-stops-cruise-ship-entering-sydney-harnour/6409164
Video at link:
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/v...spirit-cruise-liner-berthing-in-sydney-2015-4