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Days of torrential rain have caused dams to overflow and waterways to break their banks.
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Days of torrential rain have caused dams to overflow and waterways to break their banks.
Days of torrential rain have caused dams to overflow and waterways to break their banks.
Emergency workers have said they carried out dozens of rescues overnight. Authorities say a high flood risk could remain through the week.
Evacuation orders and warnings to prepare to abandon homes were given to 50,000 people, up from 32,000 on Monday.
Sydney saw more rainfall over the weekend than London averages in a calendar year - and with 1,700mm of rain so far this year the NSW capital is on track to be the world's wettest major city.