en.Wedoany.com Reported - Western Power restoration crews are working around the clock to reconnect homes and businesses in southern Western Australia after a storm described as a "once-in-five-years" event left over 160,000 customers without power at its peak.

The storm brought destructive winds, with the strongest gusts reaching 135 kilometers per hour in some areas.

Western Power said it has deployed all available personnel to address hazardous situations on the grid and has canceled all non-essential network maintenance to concentrate resources on post-storm recovery.

A Western Power spokesperson stated that as part of preparation efforts, additional field crews, network operations control staff, call center employees, and safety resources were deployed. Following the severe storm over the weekend, approximately 12,000 customers across the network are currently affected by power outages, down from around 26,000 yesterday afternoon. The storm caused widespread and significant damage to Western Australia's main power network.

Western Power said the top priority remains responding to reported hazards to ensure the safety of the community, employees, and other agencies. Once hazards are addressed, crews can begin repairs and restore power.

Estimated restoration times will be updated as crews continue to assess the extent of damage and required repairs.

Western Power reminds the public to stay at least 8 meters away from any damaged grid infrastructure and to contact Western Power at 13 13 51 so emergency responders can address hazards and secure the area.

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