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Governor-General to visit flood-affected communities
By Laura Chung
The Governor-General David Hurley will travel with his wife to flood-affected areas in the coming day to speak with residents.
“On behalf of all Australians, our thoughts are with residents impacted by the rain and flooding in New South Wales and Queensland. It is important that everyone listens to the authorities, stay safe and look out for each other,” a statement from the Governor-General said.
“Our sincere thanks also go to the outstanding men and women of the State Emergency Service and other organisations assisting with the response.
“Again, these are incredibly trying times and the immediate focus is, of course, on safety and getting through the immediate danger.
“We should also take strength from the way our communities have responded to other recent emergencies and challenges.”
‘If it is flooded, forget it’: PM
By Laura Chung
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has been warned the weather event is likely to become more complex as it reaches across the country.
“A trough on the east coast has merged with a trough extending from the Kimberley to the east coast causing heavy rain and inland flooding. This is moving to not just being a coastal event,” he said. “NSW, south-western Queensland and east and west Australia have been affected by inland flooding. Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been impacted by heavy rain and that is causing flash flooding.”
He added that there were 18,000 people who had been impacted by evacuation orders, with 16 orders spanning 24 locations.
“As difficult as this issue is, people are remaining calm. We need to see them continuing to follow the instructions that are out there. If it is flooded, forget it,” he said.
Mr Morrison flagged that conditions along the South Coast will worsen and could see up to 300mm of rain.
“The potential for major flooding in the Murray Darling basement is anticipated and major flooding may continue in the Hawkesbury and Nepean until Friday and western Sydney remains the area of greatest concern.”
The ADF is currently assisting with evacuations in the Richmond and Colo regions in NSW, where hundreds of residents are being forced to leave their homes.
“No lives to this point have been lost thankfully, we pray that will continue to be the situation,” he said.
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Major flood warning issued for parts of lower Hunter River
By Laura Chung
Major flooding is occurring in the lower Hunter region, particularly along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga where river levels continue to rise.
Minor flooding is expected in the Lower Hunter at Singleton and Maitland from Tuesday afternoon.
Further rainfall is predicted on Tuesday, which could cause further river level rises throughout the Hunter Valley.
Wollombi Brook:
Major flooding is occurring along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga.
Minor flooding is occurring at Wollombi where renewed river level rises to moderate flood level (8.60 m) is possible Tuesday afternoon.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is expected to reach around 6.60m on Tuesday afternoon.
Lower Hunter:
Moderate flooding is likely along the lower Hunter.
The Hunter River at Singleton is currently at 8.84metres and rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 10m on Tuesday afternoon. Further rises to 11.50m is possible on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The Hunter River at Maitland is expected to exceed 5.90m on Tuesday afternoon. The river level may reach around 7.20 metres early Wednesday morning.
Where are the evacuation centres?
Community members affected by the current severe weather and have been asked to evacuate are encouraged by the SES to seek assistance from friends and family in the first instance. If that is not possible, here’s a list of the current evacuation centres:
- Bulahdelah - Bulahdelah Golf Club - Recovery Road, Bulahdelah
- Port Macquarie - Port Panthers - 1 Bay Street, Port Macquari
- Port Macquarie – Port Macquarie Golf Club – 698 Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
- Laurieton - The Laurieton United Services Club - 2 Seymour St, Laurieton
- Kempsey - Kempsey Showground - 19 Sea St, West Kempsey
- South West Rocks - South West Rocks Country Club - 2 Sportsmans Way, South West Rocks
- Taree – Club Taree - 121 Wingham Rd, Taree
- Wingham – Wingham Golf Club – 30/32 Country Club Drive, Wingham
- Cundletown – Manning Valley Anglican College – 94 Princes St, Cundletown
- Old Bar – Club Old Bar – 1 Belford St, Old Bar
- Tuncurry - Tuncurry Bowling Club – 21 Parkes St, Tuncurry
- Harrington - Harrington Function Centre – 1-7 Caledonia St Harrington
- Manning Point - Manning Point Bowling Club - 22 Manning St Manning Point
- Richmond – Richmond Club – 6 East Market Street, Richmond
- North Richmond – North Richmond Community Centre – 33 William Street, North Richmond
- Castle Hill - Castle Hill RSL - 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill
- The Entrance – Diggers at The Entrance – 315 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty
Photographs of flooding across Sydney and NSW
As rains and floods lash the state, The Sydney Morning Herald’s photographers are there to capture it.
A flooded home in Pitt Town, which remains under an evacuation order. Credit: Nick Moir
Flooding appears to be dropping at Windsor.Credit:Nick Moir
Flooding appears to be slightly dropping at Windsor on Tuesday.Credit:Nick Moir
State Emergency Operations Centre activated amid severe weather
By Laura Chung
The State Emergency Operations Centre at Homebush has been activated following severe wet weather and flooding throughout New South Wales.
The team will access live information, intelligence sharing, digital mapping, as well as public information to quickly get critical information to the public.
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, reinforced the importance of flood-threatened communities working with emergency services and observing any directions they are given.
A flooded home in Pitt Town. Credit: Nick Moir
“We don’t want to see people going into flood-affected areas and then finding themselves in difficulty. It not only puts their own lives at risk but the lives of the emergency service workers and rescuers also,” Mr Elliott said.
“It’s about making smart decisions and following the advice of experts.
“That way, our responders can concentrate their efforts on helping people in most need during this extraordinary and significant weather event.”
The State Emergency Operations Controller, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, has appealed to flood-affected communities to observe warnings and evacuation orders as police work closely with the SES and other emergency service agencies.
“This severe weather event is impacting communities across the state. The State Emergency Operations Centre will bring agency operations together under the one roof to manage the situation in real-time,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has moved to reassure people despite the drastic weather conditions, help is available.
“For those reasons, we are limited in how we can help people. But no matter where you live, no matter how isolated you feel, help will get to you,” she said.
‘Rescue boats and helicopters’ for Colo River
By Laura Chung
NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner Carlene York said the state is facing two significant weather fronts, with heavy rain expected today.
“Of particular concern this morning is the Colo River and adjacent areas, so we have issued a new evacuation order,” she said. “There are 200 homes affected and access is very difficult at that remote area so we will have rescue boats and helicopters going in to assist those people.”
“We want to make sure people are safe and don’t place themselves in danger ... as we caution people, do not travel into floodwaters.”
There are about 1400 SES volunteers assisting people across the state, with another 40 interstate flood technicians arriving on Monday to help.
Worsening weather conditions as 15,000 people on standby to evacuate
By Laura Chung
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says worsening conditions may result in an additional 15,000 people on standby being evacuated.
“We advised yesterday about 18,000 people have been evacuated and regrettably we now have warnings for an additional 15,000 people that may need to be evacuated,” she said. “The extra areas of concern are around the river in the Hawkesbury but also the northern rivers area that was previously not as severe as the Mid North Coast.”
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says there are concerns for many communities across NSW.Credit:Janie Barrett
“The government has set up a number of evacuation centres but the number of people in those centres is relatively low, which suggests most people have been able to take our advice and stay with family and friends.”
Ms Berejiklian said while some parts of the state might see sunny weather on Wednesday, the danger was not over.
“Many river systems are still taking major flows in, many rivers continue to rise, so they could be flooding in communities we have not anticipated. So that’s why, please, listen to the advice in the alerts,” she said.
Ms Berejiklian urged those under evacuation warnings to be prepared to leave at short notice.
WATCH LIVE: Authorities provide flooding update
Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner Carlene York will provide an update on the storm and flooding events across the state at 8am.
They will be joined by Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, State Emergency Operations Controller and Commissioner of Resilience NSW Shane Fitzsimmons.
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