Western Sydney Floods after Heavy Rains (Video)

by NowPublic Staff | February 10, 2012 at 09:14 am

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Western Sydney, Illawara Flash Flooding: Video

Western Sydney and the Illawara were flooded after heavy rains pounded New South Wales. More heavy storms are predicted, even as the western suburbs bail themselves out.

Bureau of Meteorology: Sydney, NSW Weather Warnings

Over 30 people have been evacuated via rescue boat, and thousands are cut off by rising floodwaters. Penrith alone got 113mm of rain on February 9. 150 racing greyhounds had to be evacuated as well.

About 5000 people remain isolated in the north-west of the state, including the towns of Mungindi, Collarenebri and Wee Waa, AAP reported.

The NSW north-west towns of Lightning Ridge, Walgett and Goodooga will be isolated within days, stranding about 6000 people, the SES told AAP.

If you've been hit by the flooding in Western Sydney, or if you have photos or video of the floods, we'd like to hear from you: add your images or talk to us in the comments below.

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