Residents in Sydney's north have been ordered to evacuate as heavy rainfall breaks records and causes flooding along the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers. Evacuation orders have been issued for areas near the Narrabeen Lagoon and Manly Dam, as well as central Picton.
Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in Sydney 's north after an overnight deluge broke rainfall records across the city and the Illawarra.For emergency assistance, contact SES in NSW or QLD on 132 500The Bureau of Meteorology says minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers, but further river rises could cause major flooding.
Residents in Warriewood, North Narrabeen, the Narrabeen Peninsula and low-lying properties around the Narrabeen Lagoon have been told to evacuate immediately due to dangerous and rising flooding.Picton residents asked to evacuate ahead of floodingResidents in central Picton south-west of Sydney have been told to evacuate now with flooding expected in the area.
Evacuation Sydney North Heavy Rainfall Flooding Hawkesbury River Nepean River Narrabeen Lagoon Manly Dam Picton
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