Residents in one NSW town have been urged to prepare to evacuate with a prediction floodwaters will impact low-lying areas by Wednesday afternoon.
The township, especially those living in low-lying areas, have been warned ahead of time to take action as the nearby Hunter River continues to rise.
Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 Surrounding Hunter region areas, including Wollombi, are being impacted by major flooding, with images of homes and businesses almost completely submerged.
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