The authorities of Sydney they ordered the evacuation of other areas of the Australian metropolis because of the severe flooding risks while heavy rains continue to hit the state of New South Wales.
The premier of the state Gladys Berejiklian spoke today, during a press conference, of disturbances that occur “once every 100 years”, referring to the situation along the north central coast of the state. Yesterday, the Warragamba Dam – the main water reservoir for the city of Sydney – started to overflow for the first time in many years.
Closed schools
Dozens of people have been rescued from their homes in the past few hours due to the floods, and Berejiklian warned that thousands more in Sydney could be evacuated.
Meanwhile, the country’s Civil Protection has announced that schools in the affected areas will remain closed tomorrow and has invited residents to work from home.
Up to 100mm of rain is expected over Sydney over the next 12 hours and up to 300mm in the lower Blue Mountains west of the city. The bad weather, according to forecasts, should continue until late next week.
Shock for video of a house being swept away on the Manning River in New South Wales. The video was shot in Mondrook, 300km north of Sydney. Sarah Soars and Joshua Edge had rented the cottage to get married yesterday, on the banks of the river opposite the property.
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