cyclone strength winds have lashed parts of nsw as heavy rain continues to fall .
commuters using umbrellas have abandoned them in bins and gutters after the wind destroyed them .
workers have posted pictures of broken brollies around sydney with the hashtag #umbrellageddon .
manufacturers say if damage is caused by the wind that does not constitute a faulty frame .
` always carry your umbrella into the wind and not over your head , ' umbrella expert advised .