Who knows why someone dumped a toilet at a dead end in Symonston. But it survived the severe storm which lashed the capital on Sunday night.
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The ominous dark clouds behind the toilet were captured moving from Tuggeranong, one of the hardest hit areas, towards Symonston.
About 33mm of rain was recorded in Tuggeranong in about 30 minutes. Meteorologists agreed yesterday that it was an incredible amount of rain.
The average monthly rainfall total stands at 51mm.
ACT Fire and Rescue Commander Ron Weston warned yesterday that Christmas lights enthusiasts should be careful in the wet weather.
While there haven't been reports of any problems with Christmas lights over the past few days, Mr Weston said people needed to use common sense when placing Christmas lights on their homes.
''Don't put them next to or close to anything that is easily flammable like curtains or dry trees,'' Mr Weston said. ''When people put their extension leads out they have to be very careful with those because that's the major risk in wet weather. To minimise the risk to the household turn your lights off when you go to bed.''
