Intense gales attaining speeds of approximately 155km/h (96mph) have left around 90,000 properties experiencing outages and forced officials to halt over 100 flights, according to regional news sources.
The gales are impacting the complete southern region and lower areas of the northern region, per the country's meteorological service.
The nation's agencies have released rare high-level wind alerts - the top caution category - in central regions including these major districts.
People have been encouraged to avoid going outside, refrain from journeys, and prepare for more utility disruptions.
Extensive Destruction and Emergency Response
The electricity loss seems to be impacting homes predominantly in the southern region, while agencies state that the electricity supply was being slowly brought back.
Local media have stated that in various locations structures have suffered roof damage, while power lines and trees have been knocked down by the winds.
Within the capital, a man was lost his life after being impacted by a wooden fragment at a popular trail walking spot on earlier this week.
Additionally in the city, a female was swept into approaching vehicles on a road by a intensive burst, in a incident that was filmed in a widely shared car camera footage.
Flights entering and leaving the urban area have been cancelled due to the winds, whereas various routes and public facilities are also closed.
Meanwhile local leaders have declared a crisis declaration, to assist recovery activities.
Work Stoppages Alongside Severe Conditions
These intense gusts on this day coincide with numerous of school staff, physicians and civil servants are participating in what has been called a "significant labor action", demanding improved salaries and workplace environments.
But the extreme weather has forced them to alter certain arrangements, with various open-air gatherings shifted to interior venues or abandoned.
Similar gusts are affecting the neighboring country, bringing a period of extreme heat to the remote areas.
Agencies have issued fire bans for apprehension regarding forest fires.
