In one week, Molong had its CBD wiped out, Forbes was cut in half by a new inland lake and Eugowra was largely destroyed by ‘inland tsunami’
On Tuesday, it was confirmed Diane Smith, 60, had died in the flood waters. Herbert is a friend of the family and knew Smith – she said the whole community was struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Volunteer Jenny blinks away tears as she attempts to scrub the local gym clean, saying the town is still unsure just how much was lost. SES chief superintendent Ashley Sullivan says there is still a widespread and significant emergency response across the state – and he doesn’t expect conditions to ease soon.Photograph: Murray Mccloskey/AAP
There isn’t the same shock that accompanied the destruction in other towns but a resigned frustration having faced two floods in as many weeks.
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