BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 14:09:00
Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate southwestern sydney. with torrential rain and damaging winds thrashing the east coast, there have been dozens of emergency rescues. heavy rains have also caused sydney's main dam to overspill and the bureau of meteorology is warning of more flood risks. we are now facing dangers on multiple fronts. flash flooding, river rain and flooding and coastal erosion. this is a life—threatening emergency situation. the wind and rain have been relentless here in sydney and the surrounding areas, with more wet weather expected in the next couple of days ac...