Heavy rain disrupts Sydney wedding

Heavy rain disrupts Sydney wedding

SYDNEY: Heavy rain and hailstorms disrupted a wedding ceremony in Sydney, Australia, leaving guests scrambling to protect the venue from rising rainwater.

Videos showing the severe weather have recently gone viral on social media, capturing the intensity of the downpour and hail across parts of the city. One video, in particular, has attracted widespread attention after showing wedding guests carrying chairs while trying to keep the rainwater from entering the wedding hall.

The wedding celebrations had been underway when the weather suddenly deteriorated. As heavy rain began pouring down, guests put aside the festivities and joined efforts to prevent water from spreading inside the venue.

Footage from the event shows several guests lifting chairs and moving around the hall as they attempted to keep furniture and other belongings away from the water. The unexpected weather turned what was supposed to be a joyful celebration into a chaotic scene.

The storm also caused damage in several areas of Sydney. Rescue authorities said they received multiple calls for assistance during the heavy rain and hailstorm.

Hailstones reportedly damaged windows and doors of homes, while several vehicles also suffered damage. The severe weather prompted emergency services to respond to incidents reported across affected areas.

The wedding video has since gained significant attention online, with users reacting to the unusual scenes of guests trying to save the celebration from the storm while still dressed for the occasion.