Western Australia hit by a storm that occurs once every ten years

Western Australia is hit by a storm that occurs once in a decade. Strong winds and heavy rain hit most of this state in western Australia, as the British news site reports. BBC.

These dramatic weather conditions were due to the collision between the former tropical cyclone Mangga and a cold air front, according to the meteorological office of Western Australia.

6,000 homes without electricity

On the night of Sunday to Monday, the Perth region was affected by winds up to 130 km / h and many buildings were damaged. Over 390 calls for emergency response have been recorded by the Perth fire department. Some 6,400 homes are still without electricity, according to a press release from Western Power.