Australia, floodwater and New South Wales
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Flash flooding on Australia's southeast coast has killed three people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials on Thursday warned more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours.
Relentless rainfall has triggered a significant flood emergency in NSW, particularly affecting the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. The State Emergency Service has responded to thousands of calls,
In the midst of severe flooding across the Hunter region, Mid North, and North Coast of New South Wales, the NSW Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts.
As the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions reel from devastating floods, there is now high confidence the soaking will shift south during the coming days and bring drought relief to parts of the Murray Basin.
Dramatic bodycam footage shows a first responder rappelling into floodwaters to rescue a trapped resident in Pampoolah, Australia. Parts of Australia’s east coast have been hit with heavy rains as officials warn of further life-threatening flash flooding.