According to local media reports, thunderstorms will occur on some coasts of Sydney and New South Wales on Friday afternoon, October 17th, bringing strong gusts and hail.

The Consulate General in Sydney reminds personnel from Chinese-funded enterprises and institutions living in NSW, as well as overseas Chinese, international students, tourists and other China citizens, to pay close attention to news reports, protect personal and residential safety, keep mobile phone communication smooth, and call the local emergency rescue hotline as soon as possible in case of danger.

NSW emergency service hotline: 132500 (in case of natural disasters such as floods, storms and tsunamis that are not life-threatening but need emergency assistance);

Australia alarm and emergency help telephone number: 000 (in case of life-threatening emergency);

Australian non-emergency case alarm telephone number: 131444;

Global Consular Protection and Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: +86-10-12308, +86-10-65612308;

Consular Protection and Assistance of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney: +61-2-95505519.