ACT SES responded to 112 calls for assistance following a severe storm that hit Canberra on Monday evening.
An Emergency Services Agency (ESA) spokesperson said the majority of calls were for leaking roofs, fallen trees and overflowing storm water drains, adding that said Woden and Belconnen areas were worst hit by the storm.
More than 21mm of rain fell at Canberra Airport in about half an hour, while 25mm was recorded at Tuggeranong as of 7pm.
The ESA spokesperson said Canberrans should drive cautiously in the treacherous conditions.
Power outages affected about 80 Canberrans on Monday, including residents in Ainslie, Narrabundah and Farrer.
Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Jordan Notara said the storm system tracked from western NSW across the ACT and southern NSW.
9.4mm in Arthur. Plenty more to come.#Canberra#Stormpic.twitter.com/Dgzh4ffPEM
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On Tuesday, Canberrans can expect a top of 26 degrees, and a slight chance of rain.
There's also a chance of more showers on Thursday.
The ACT ESA said residents should act early in the event of a storm to prevent damage by cleaning gutters, moving cars under cover and away from trees and securing loose items around the home and yard.
The ESA also reminded Canberrans never to drive through floodwater.
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