Pakistan, July 1 -- A powerful "bomb cyclone" battered Sydney and parts of New South Wales on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains, fierce winds, and widespread disruptions. Authorities warned that the wild weather could worsen over the next 24 hours, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations.

The intense storm system delivered rainfall of up to 250 mm and winds reaching 125 km/h, according to Australia's weather bureau. Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib described the storm as "enormous" and cautioned residents that conditions may deteriorate further before improving.

Coastal communities most at risk of erosion have been urged to evacuate, while flood warnings remain in place for towns along the Mid North Coast. Airlines also felt the...