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Thousands Remain Isolated as Floods Ease in Eastern Australia
- Flooding affected eastern New South Wales in early May 2025, causing widespread isolation and numerous rescues along the Mid North Coast and northern areas.
- Heavy rain over several days, including record rainfall and storm systems, led to rising rivers and flooding that cut off about 50,000 people and damaged nearly 10,000 properties.
- Emergency services, including Fire and Rescue NSW and the State Emergency Service, conducted over 765 flood rescues, evacuating vulnerable groups and using drones to deliver supplies to isolated communities.
- Five people died during the floods, including a 60-year-old woman allegedly guided into floodwaters by a police officer, prompting investigations and public statements from the Premier and emergency officials.
- With floodwaters receding and weather improving, authorities shifted focus to damage assessment and resupply, warning residents to avoid floodwaters amid ongoing emergency warnings and potential strong winds forecasted.
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Sydney Morning Herald
NSW floods live updates: Mid North Coast emergency warnings, evacuation orders remain in place; four dead, more than 50,000 isolated
The NSW SES will start to assess more than 10,000 homes for damage but warns that dangers remain.
Thousands remain isolated as floods ease in eastern Australia
Tens of thousands of Australians remained isolated and thousands were without power on Saturday, authorities said as conditions in New South Wales eased after days of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding.
Thousands of People After Floods in Australia Continue without Electricity
After the severe floods in south-eastern Australia, thousands of people are further cut off from the power supply. Up to 10,000 buildings in the state of New South Wales were damaged by the floods, as the authorities announced on Saturday. Numerous municipalities with a total of around 50,000 inhabitants were therefore still cut off from the outside world. "We will supply those who are isolated over land, water and air," said a leader of the res…
Floods in Australia claim four lives, tens of thousands stranded
The latest news on Australia. We now know that floodwaters in south-eastern Australia have claimed four lives after three days of relentless rain, leaving about 50,000 people cut off in the hardest-hit areas. Emergency services warn returning residents of contamination and electrical hazards as rescue efforts continue. Transport disruptions in Sydney include delays and temporary airport runway closures. For now, it remains to be seen how the si…
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