The SES received more than 4,000 calls for assistance amid record-breaking rain in NSW last weekend. With more wet weather forecast, the service is concerned vital messages aren't getting through.
Wet weather warnings for have been issued for New South Wales days after thousands of residents were caught out by record-breaking rainfall.The SES is urging residents to prepare for the impact of storms forecast for the end of the week
The SES is stressing that most vehicles will fail in water deeper than 15cm, and is urging people not to drive in floodwater The weather front is not expected to directly impact the mainland, but an inland trough will likely bring thunderstorms and flooding to the coast. The State Emergency Service, which received more than 4,000 calls for assistance last weekend, has called on the public to be prepared.
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