Sydney thunderstorm causes train and flight delays and widespread power outages - 9News

A thunderstorm is causing chaos in Sydney as residents and commuters battle widespread power outages, delayed flights and trains.

The main runway at Sydney Aiport was closed for 20 minutes after it was struck by lightning, causing a large hole to form.

Flights departing from and arriving at Sydney Airport are delayed by about 65 minutes on average.

Heavy rain has caused chaos acorss Sydney. (Dion Georgopoulos)

About 75,000 lightning strikes hit in a 100km radius around Sydney. (Nine)

Planes bound for Sydney are grounded interstate and unable to take off until other flights are cleared. 

Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline regarding the status of their flight.

Trains are not running between Gordon and North Sydney on the T1 North Shore and Western Line after weather damage at Milsons Point and North Sydney.

Commuters lining up for busses at North Sydney station after trains stopped running. (Supplied)

"A service will run between Berowra and Gordon and another service will run between North Sydney and the City," Sydney Trains said.

Replacement buses are now operating.

Lightning strikes

The city and surrounds have been hit with about 75,000 lightning strikes in three hours as a severe thunderstorm rolled through.

Four people were hospitalised after the tree they were sheltering under at the entrance of the Royal Botanic Garden was struck by one of the lightning strikes just before 1pm.

A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were transferred to RPA Hospital while a 36-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were taken to St Vincent's Hospital.

About 75,000 lightning strikes hit Sydney and its surrounds in three hours. (Weatherzone)

Four people have been hospitalised after the tree they were sheltering under was struck by lightning near the Opera House. (Nine)

Supermarkets in Balgowlah and Manly Vale lost power after the area was hit by a large number of lightning strikes.

Ausgrid's outage tracker shows almost 11,024 houses and businesses are currently without power.

Power outages in Sydney's north. (Ausgrid)

Flash flooding warning

About 27 millimetres of rain fell at the airport in three hours, 28 millimetres fell at Gosford and 25 millimetres fell at Badgery's Creek.

Earlier the State Emergency Service (SES) warned those in low-lying areas in eastern parts of the state to monitor flooding.

NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said there was potential for isolated heavy falls of 50 to 100 millimetres throughout this afternoon.

"The NSW SES has prepositioned personnel throughout the region, and we are well-resourced to respond to any calls for assistance," Kearns said.

Heavy rain smashes the CBD. (Nick Moir)

Flash flooding has already been detected at Wyong, Tuggerah and Randwick. (Weatherzone)

The Bureau of Meteorology warned the severe storm would bring heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.

Flash flooding was detected at Wyong, Tuggerah and Randwick.

The worst of the storm hit the CBD, Sydney Airport and the Sydney Harbour Bridge by 1.05pm and Gosford, Ryde and Swansea by 1.35pm.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge from Cockatoo Island during the thunderstorm. (@PJneedsleep via X)

"A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra and Central West Slopes and Plains districts," the BoM said.

Emergency services are warning people not to drive or walk through floodwaters.

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