Thousands could be forced to flee their homes as heavy rain hits Australia's east coast - with emergency crews warning Sydney's five million residents to be alert to the conditions and to brace for travel disruption. Latest:
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThousands could be forced to flee their homes as heavy rain hits Australia's east coast - with emergency crews warning Sydney's five million residents to be alert to the conditions and to brace for travel disruption.
A man was found dead in his car after being swept away in a deluge, police said on Thursday - with the region being battered by its third intense weather system in just six weeks. Residents of a nursing home were among those evacuated as emergency crews warned the city's five million residents to avoid unnecessary travel and brace for possible evacuations.A severe weather warning was issued along the south coast of New South Wales stretching more than 600km as almost a month's rainfall was dumped on Sydney overnight on Thursday - causing rivers to burst their banks, leaving entire towns submerged and without power.
Acting commissioner for New South Wales emergency services, Daniel Austin, told a media briefing:"This is a highly dynamic situation. These events are moving exceptionally quickly."
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