By HARRISON CHRISTIAN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 01:24 GMT, 10 February 2025 | Updated: 01:51 GMT, 10 February 2025

A massive rain bomb has struck Sydney, with 77mm falling in just one hour –  closing the airport, sparking commuter chaos and prompting a warning for residents to stay indoors.

The severe thunderstorm came west over the Blue Mountains and hit the city about midday, bringing intense rainfall that has led to flash flooding, with the NSW SES issuing urgent warnings. 

The SES has specifically advised people in the following areas to stay indoors due to the hazardous conditions: Parramatta, Richmond, Liverpool, Brooklyn, Maroota, and Mona Vale. 

The city’s Town Hall train station is flooded, with video showing water pouring down the steps of one entrance.  

The Bureau of Meteorology warned that the ‘very dangerous thunderstorm’ was likely to cause dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding. 

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the day, making travel dangerous. 

Traffic has been impacted by the storm, with significant flooding reported at Cecil Hills, with Elizabeth Drive underwater at Wallgrove Road on the M7.

Two vehicles, including a van, are stuck in the floodwaters.

The severe thunderstorm came west over the Blue Mountains and hit the city about midday

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the day, making travel dangerous

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the day, making travel dangerous

A massive rain bomb has struck Sydney , closing the airport and prompting a warning for residents to stay indoors

A massive rain bomb has struck Sydney , closing the airport and prompting a warning for residents to stay indoors

The heavy downpour and intense rainfall have led to flash flooding, with the NSW SES issuing urgent warnings

The heavy downpour and intense rainfall have led to flash flooding, with the NSW SES issuing urgent warnings

The M4 is also impacted in both directions, with slow-moving traffic from Homebush Bay Drive through to the Cumberland Highway.

Foxtel is down for residents across the city due to the storm, interrupting Super Bowl coverage for local fans. 

More to come… 

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Sydney weather: Danger to life rain bomb strikes – stay inside warning issued

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