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New South Wales state emergency service said in a statement that heavy rains over the prior 24 hours had caused flooding.
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New South Wales state emergency service said in a statement that heavy rains over the prior 24 hours had caused flooding.
Emergency warnings and evacuations orders are in place for areas stretching from Sydney's north-west to the Riverina and central west as wild weather lashes New South Wales.
The state will be buffeted by strong winds in the last gasp of a weather system that delivered a deluge of rain overnight, sparking evacuations, 21 flood rescues and more than 650 calls for assistance.
Emergency services responded to 343 requests for assistance overnight, 21 of those being flood rescues.
Heavy rain drenching Australia's southeast coast has caused flash flooding and road closures, leaving residents on alert and ruining weekend plans for some.