The threat of further rain looms after severe thunderstorms blew through Sydney, trapping cars, delaying trains and sparking more than a dozen flood rescues.
The weather system started to ease in the greater Sydney area about 8pm, moving north to the Central Coast and Hunter areas.
But there is still the potential for severe storms to return, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, putting residents on alert once again.
Heavy storms this afternoon triggered commuter chaos and cancellations across parts of the city.
Train travellers packed onto buses as tracks were inundated with water while some drivers remained at a standstill on the roads.
The State Emergency Service responded to 304 calls from 2pm across New South Wales.
"We received 272 calls for help in the Sydney metropolitan area for fast rising water which impacted roads and buildings," NSW SES assistant commissioner Nicole Hogan said.
Milperra and Camden were hit hard, with four cars trapped in flash flooding on the M5 off-ramp and the ceiling collapsing at one business.
Hogan said volunteers undertook 17 flood rescues after motorists became trapped in vehicles.
The heavy rain choked traffic in several suburbs including Artarmon, Zetland, Granville and Rosehill.
"All of these rescues occurred in quick succession from around 5.30pm onwards as commuters were on the road in peak hour traffic," she said.
Nearly 30mm of rain fell in Camden in just 30 minutes, and a huge 75mm over two hours.
That's almost a month's worth of rain.
Nearby Picton recorded 63mm in the two hours to 5.15pm, while Bringelly recorded 41mm in an hour.
Train tracks on the T7 and T3 lines were flooded, further delaying commuters.
Trains were not running between Lidcombe and Olympic Park in both directions due to flooding on the tracks at Olympic Park, with commuters told to use bus routes 525 or 526 to finish their journey.
Those trying to get a train from Sydenham to Bankstown were asked to use alternate transport due to flooding at Marrickville.
"Customers wanting to travel to stations between Marrickville and Bankstown will need to catch a T2 Inner West and Leppington Line service and change trains at Lidcombe," Sydney Trains said.
City-bound services on that line were still operational.
Commuters were asked to delay if possible and allow extra travel time.
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With unsettled weather and storms predicted for much of the week, assistant commissioner Hogan said it was important people remained up to date with the warnings and monitor conditions before driving.
"If you come across a flooded road, the best advice is to turn around and find an alternative route," she said.
"You should also seek shelter at higher ground if you can."
The SES issued a warning to avoid stormwater drains, unplug electrical devices and stay indoors away from windows.
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