Storm Strikes Sydney: 100+ Flights Cancelled, City Grapples with Travel Chaos

Friday, April 5, 2024

Sydney faces travel chaos: Over 100+ flights cancelled amid severe weather. CBD trains delayed. Residents urged to avoid unnecessary trips.

On a chaotic Friday marked by travel disruptions, Sydney Airport has experienced cancellations and delays of around 100+ flights, amidst train setbacks in the CBD due to intense rainfall soaking the eastern seaboard.

In light of the deluge, Sydney’s populace is being encouraged to remain indoors this Friday and curtail any non-essential journeys, as rainfall could exceed 300 millimeters in certain regions.

New South Wales is on alert for ongoing heavy rains today, with the potential for storm surges, powerful gusts, and flooding hazards.

Sydney Airport has signaled disruptions in flight schedules on its domestic network this Friday, with a mix of delays and cancellations expected due to the stormy conditions.

With the weather causing significant interruptions, passengers are urged to confirm their flight details with their airlines.

By the afternoon, the number of flights called off had surpassed 115, impacting both domestic and a few international routes, although the airport’s runways remain open. Vigilance over the storm’s progression continues, with monitoring set to extend into Saturday morning.

Transport for NSW also highlighted train delays on Friday, attributing them to the adverse weather affecting infrastructure in Redfern.

Commuters using the North Shore Line or Western Line from the CBD are advised to plan for additional travel time.

An advisory issued warns of potential longer intervals between services and unexpected changes in stoppages.

These disruptions and irregular service patterns are anticipated to last throughout the entire day.

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