'More water coming' as number of people isolated in western NSW grows

Australia News News

'More water coming' as number of people isolated in western NSW grows
Australia Latest News,Australia Headlines
  • 📰 abcnews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 83%

Parts of the state's west that were lashed with more than 50mm of rain since yesterday have been warned to brace for things to get a lot worse.

Roads in Nyngan are among those impacted by floodwaters across western NSW.abc.net.au/news/rain-forecast-western-nsw-flooding-roads-farms-cut-off/101505190The State Emergency Service says more people are being isolated by the day as flooding in western New South Wales worsens.

The weather bureau is warning more rain which is expected to today will push all catchments in the Central West from a minor flood level to major over the next few days.The top of a fence sticks out from floodwater on a farm near Lake Cargelligo."It's just going to get wetter and wetter over the next couple of months and weeks, it's just a reality that we are facing," Mr McLenan said.Flooding in north west NSW is causing major damage to roads.

He said people could be cut off for quite some time, as the SES prepared for a prolonged maintenance period of food, fodder and medicine drops.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

abcnews /  🏆 5. in AU

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Rescuers called in as heavy rain hits flooded parts of NSWRescuers called in as heavy rain hits flooded parts of NSWEmergency services were called to a flood rescue overnight as western and central NSW cops a severe weather system that could dump up to 100mm of rain.
Read more »

Gold coins buried in wall during 7th century uncovered by Israeli archaeologistsGold coins buried in wall during 7th century uncovered by Israeli archaeologistsExperts say the hidden coins provide evidence for a dramatic moment in the history of the region — the Muslim conquest of parts of the Byzantine Empire.
Read more »

'Deep low' trough to hit every state and territory with storms, showers'Deep low' trough to hit every state and territory with storms, showersThousands of residents have been warned ten rivers could reach major flooding levels by the end of this week, with rain and storms forecasted to lash every state and territory over the next several days and bring with it about a month's of rainfall.
Read more »

NSW residents warned to prepare for flooding as heavy rain and thunderstorms hitNSW residents warned to prepare for flooding as heavy rain and thunderstorms hitTwo significant weather systems are right now lashing the east coast, as powerful rain and wind continues to sweep across the country. DETAILS: dimityclancey 9JesseBurns 9News
Read more »

Rescuers called in as heavy rain hits flooded parts of NSWRescuers called in as heavy rain hits flooded parts of NSWEmergency services were called to a flood rescue overnight as western and central NSW cops a severe weather system that could dump up to 100mm of rain.
Read more »

NSW residents warned to prepare for flooding as heavy rain and thunderstorms hitWestern and central NSW are the areas of most concern, as they already have full river systems.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-19 13:03:57