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NSW flash flooding and weather warnings: intense rain leads to evacuation orders, school closures and rescues


Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 30 schools closed and people in Taree advised to take shelter

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Persistent and heavy rain has caused flash flooding in New South Wales, with emergency services responding to more than 2,000 calls and assisting with evacuations.

Much of NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter region has copped the barrage, with 22 flood rescues performed overnight.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/20/nsw-flash-flooding-floods-weather-newcastle-taree-warnings-school-closures

Author : Lisa Cox and Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-05-20 03:07:00

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