Hundreds rescued from Australia flooding as government declares natural disaster
Nearly 200 rescues have been made since Friday, authorities say
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Nearly 200 rescues have been made since Friday, authorities say
New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania will be lashed with heavy rain and storms over the next 48 hours as emergency services prepare for 'difficult days ahead' on the east coast.
South east Queensland and northern NSW will be hit by the brunt of the thunderstorms with up to 100mm set to fall across the region on Sunday.
Rainfall totals smash records; disaster declaration for 23 NSW LGAs; tens of thousands without power, subject to evacuation orders, warnings. Follow updates here.
Residents in low-lying parts of suburbs including Camden, Wallacia, Liverpool, Georges Hall, Chipping Norton, Lansvale and Moorebank have been told to get out before they are cut off by rising waters.