Thousands without power, mining operation disrupted after severe lightning storm hits South Australia

CANBERRA, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of people in South Australia (SA) have been left without power after a severe lightning storm hit the state, damaging power lines.

Over 130,000 lightning strikes were recorded across SA on Thursday night as the major storm swept across the state, bringing with it heavy rain and severe winds. At its most severe, between 500 and 1,000 lightning strikes were being recorded ev