Powerful winds attaining speeds of up to 155km/h (96mph) have caused approximately 90,000 properties experiencing outages and compelled agencies to call off in excess of 100 aircraft departures, based on regional news sources.
The winds are influencing the whole southern region and southern sections of the northern region, as stated by the national weather agency.
The nation's agencies have issued rare red wind warnings - the top caution category - in core zones such as these major districts.
Residents have been encouraged to stay indoors, stay off roads, and prepare for further power and communication outages.
Broad Destruction and Crisis Response
The power cut appears to be affecting homes predominantly in the southern region, while agencies report that power was being gradually reinstated.
Domestic outlets have stated that in certain areas homes have lost their roofs, whereas utility poles and vegetation have been brought down by the winds.
Within the capital, a person was fatally injured after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a frequent walking route on Tuesday.
Also in the capital, a woman was blown onto approaching vehicles on a street by a intensive burst, in a event that was captured in a popular vehicle recording.
Aircraft services to and from the metropolis have been suspended because of the winds, while various routes and public facilities are not operating.
At the same time local leaders have declared a state of emergency, to assist disaster response efforts.
Labor Protests Alongside Severe Conditions
These intense gusts on today occur while numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants take part in what has been called a "mega strike", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the extreme weather has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with several external protests shifted to interior venues or cancelled.
Like conditions are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a high-temperature event to the country's outback.
Officials have declared fire bans for concern about bushfires.
