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Storms Trigger Sydney Evacuations as Queensland Faces Renewed Flood Risk

Emergency agencies warn of heightened flood risk driven by saturated soils.

Overview

  • Parts of Sydney's Northern Beaches were evacuated after flash flooding and landslides during ongoing wild storms.
  • Several people were rescued in north Queensland as rising floodwaters affected already sodden areas.
  • Fresh rain over Queensland left farmers preparing for new inundation in districts described as saturated.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service continued issuing warnings as the weather system persisted.
  • Authorities reported elevated chances of rapid river rises and slope failures following successive downpours.