Flood has come due to continuous torrential rains in the eastern part of Australia. Emergency officials have called it a deadly flood and warned people to evacuate the area. Dozens of people have been evacuated safely from the floodwaters. People living in low-lying areas of New South Wales have been ordered to evacuate. Police have said that hundreds of people have taken shelter in relief camps built in the northern part of Sydney.
Officials have said that major roads have been closed due to the threat of floods. The danger of the overflow of dams in Sydney is looming. There is a possibility of 100 mm of rain in Sydney. At the same time, 300 mm rainfall has been forecast in the Blue Mountains in the western part of Sydney. Agata Imelska of the Bureau of Meteorology warned of strong rains and high winds. He said that the public should be aware of dangerous situations, which can change very quickly.
The danger of storm also hovered
Agata Imelska has said that if people do not need to travel, then they should not get out. Presently, spend your time at home. There is also a danger of storm in the coming days. In some parts of eastern Australia, torrential rains may continue. The Meteorological Bureau said the Hastings River, which flows through Port Macquarie, about 400 kilometers north of Sydney, could cross high levels of flooding. It can also surpass the level of floods in 2013.
Overnight 180 rescue operations carried out
Emergency services have said that they have received more than 500 calls for help. Over 180 rescue operations have been conducted overnight. A large number of people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. New South Wales Police has asked people who evacuated homes, offices and factories to enter their details in the Red Cross Register. This service will later be used to find and introduce loved ones to the people.
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