<p>Thousands of homes in Sydney were without power on Wednesday, March 22, as a powerful storm system swept across parts of New South Wales. Here, a cat is rescued from a flooded area in South Penrith. The animal was brought to a nearby animal hospital.</p><p>Authorities were working</a> to restore power to the upwards of 30,000 homes affected. Credit: Kylie Row via Storyful</p><br />
