Some customers may be without power for an extended period, particularly where equipment such as elevated work platforms are required, Western Power warned.
Some customers may be without power for an extended period, particularly where equipment such as elevated work platforms are required, Western Power warned. Perth storm: Power out to 11,000 homes and businesses
Power out for 11,400 homes and businesses after Perth storm
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By Daile Cross and Holly Thompson
March 13, 2025 — 5.13pm
A severe thunderstorm has left 11,400 homes and businesses in the metropolitan area including Midland, Swan View, Gooseberry Hill, Kalamunda, Maida Vale without power.
“We understand the inconvenience the outage is causing residents and are communicating with customers/residents directly impacted via SMS,” a Western Power spokesperson said.
“The damaging and destructive winds associated with the storm front have thrown debris, including tree branches, into the network damaging equipment and bringing down powerlines.”
Emergency response crews were responding to more than 40 hazards, which was the priority.
“Due to storm conditions and the resulting high level of fault activity some customers may be without power for an extended period, particularly where equipment such as elevated work platforms are required,” they said.
“As crews patrol, additional damage may be found potentially impacting restoration times.”
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Daile Cross is the Editor of WAtoday.Connect via email.
Holly Thompson is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in education.Connect via Twitter or email.
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