Severe weather has cut power to all of South Australia. SA Power Networks says the state currently has no upstream supply through the transmission network. Police have called on all people to avoid travel if possible, with the blackout causing widespread traffic disruptions, especially in Adelaide. The bureau issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area stretching from Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide, to Marree. It said records suggest such a severe system was last reported across SA more than 50 years ago.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 28, 2016 07:41 UTC