New South Wales, floods
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Four people have died and several were missing as major flooding in New South Wales (NSW) left about 50,000 people isolated by floodwaters. The record rainfall, now declared a natural disaster, has been caused by a slow-moving area of low pressure and is greater than any in living memory for some residents, according to local authorities.
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.
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.
The heaviest falls on Friday will be concentrated around Sydney in the morning, before shifting to the South Coast, and could produce a months' worth of rain in just a few hours.